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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Robin wake first?
2. What do the ruffians do when they see Brother Luke, Brother Matthews, and Robin escaping the inn?
3. What does Robin chastise himself for doing - even in joy – in Section 10?
4. What is to be used for the strings on Robin’s harp?
5. Why are the men at the inn in Section 6 not afraid of Robin?
Short Essay Questions
1. Does Robin’s father mind his disability? What does he say about it? What news does his mother have that cheers Robin? What does Brother Luke mean when he says Robin has found the door in the wall?
2. How does Robin gain access back into the town in Section 9? How does he physically get back inside the walls?
3. Describe Robin’s plan for his escape to find help for the castle. How will he leave, what will he do if caught, and who will he seek for aid?
4. Explain how Robin comes to be the caretaker of D’Ath.
5. Explain why food supplies are so low within the castle in Section 9. What else is low?
6. What is the plan for the attack on the Welsh? How will the aid army know when to strike, and how will they strike?
7. What happens before the end of the day in Section 8? What does that mean for the people of the town? Where are they?
8. Explain how Robin is received by Sir Peter and Lady Constance. Is the meeting a kind one, or not? What does Sir Peter say to Robin that reminds him of Brother Luke?
9. Describe Robin’s swim across the river in Section 9. What drives him to keep going, and what challenges his ambitions?
10. Describe the meeting of Robin’s mother and father with Robin. What is said, what are their reactions?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Robin learns much through the novel. What lesson do you think is the most important? Who teaches him? How does this help him throughout the rest of the novel? How can this help him later in his life?
Essay Topic 2
Brother Luke not only helps Robin strength his body, but also his mind and his spirit. How does Brother Luke help Robin strengthen his body? How about his mind? And his spirit? How do the other monks help these processes? What is the outcome for Robin? Why does Brother Luke place such emphasis on all three areas of Robin’s life?
Essay Topic 3
There are a number of important themes in the novel, including self-esteem, learning to overcome obstacles, courage, kindness, and many others. Choose at least two themes in the novel, and explain their use throughout the story. How does the author incorporate these themes, and why do you think they are important?
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