The Legend of Robin Hood

In Scene 4, Robin Hood steaks all the money that Sir Guy has with him. What can you infer Robin will do with the money?

• Turn it over to Prince John

• . turn it over to the Sheriff of Nottingham

• give it to the poor

In general, the story of Robin Hood portrays the upper classes of medieval society as

• hardworking.

• greedy and heartless.

• foolish but harmless.

Which of the following details support your answer to Question 2? Choose THREE.

• Prince John demands that everyone pay heavy taxes, even the very poor.

• The Sheriff of Nottingham burns down Much’s family’s mill.

• Sir Guy says, “I have no pity for commoners and peasants. If they worked harder, they would have plenty.”

• Robin Hood says that he is really a noble and could be living in luxury.

Why does the Sheriff of Nottingham hold the archery contest?

• to show off the skills of his head archer, Gilbert

• to prove that Robin Hood isn’t as good at archery as he claims

• to lure Robin Hood so that he can be captured

In Scene 8, Lady Marian talks to Robin. This conversation helps her decide that ______. Choose TWO.

• Robin’s actions are just

• Robin deserves to be punished

• she is lucky to be a noble

• she should join Robin and the Merry Men

With which of the following statements would Robin Hood likely agree? Choose TWO.

• When someone is being treated unfairly, it is our responsibility to take action.

• Those in positions of power must always be obeyed.

• Doing what is right is not always the same thing as obeying rulers.

• We should always put ourselves first and not worry about what is best for other

  people.

How is Robin Hood viewed by the commoners and peasants? Why do they view him this way? Use text evidence to support your answers.

In Scene 5, the Bishop calls Robin Hood “a show-off.” Is he right? Use details from the play to support your answer.