The Bold Peddler and Robin Hood

The video tutorial introduces the poem 'The Bold Peddler and Robin Hood' by Francis J. Child. It explains the role of a peddler and introduces the main characters: the bold peddler, Robin Hood, and Little John. The narrative follows the peddler's encounter with Robin Hood and Little John, leading to a conflict over the peddler's goods. The conflict is resolved through a fight, after which the characters discover they are relatives and form a friendship.

Who is the author of 'The Bold Peddler and Robin Hood'?

• William Shakespeare

• Francis J. Child

• Charles Dickens

• Jane Austen

What is a peddler?

• A person who fights in battles

• A person who teaches in schools

• A person who writes poems

• A person who sells goods on the roadside

What does the term 'bold' imply about the peddler?

• He is very wealthy

• He is very old

• He is very quiet

• He is very brave

Where does the peddler meet Robin Hood and Little John?

• In a marketplace

• In a forest

• At a riverbank

• On a grassy land

What is the initial reaction of Robin Hood and Little John upon meeting the peddler?

• They attack him

• They ask about his pack

• They ignore him

• They offer him food

What does the peddler carry in his pack?

• Books

• Food supplies

• Suits of green silk

• Weapons

What does Little John claim about the peddler's pack?

• It is too heavy

• It is empty

• Half of it should belong to him

• It is stolen

How does the peddler respond to Little John's claim?

• He refuses to give anything

• He agrees to share

• He runs away

• He calls for help

What is the outcome of the confrontation between the peddler and Little John?

• They agree to fight

• They become friends

• They call the authorities

• They part ways

What does the peddler propose if Little John wins the fight?

• All his belongings will be Little John's

• He will leave the area

• He will give a gift

• He will apologize