The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

Preface-Prologue

Reading Check

1. The deer was on the king’s property. (Prologue)

2. The Merry Men (Prologue)

Short Answer

1. He is carefree and merry, building friendly relationships with his compatriots. He is generous to the poor and has a fun-loving disposition. He has also sworn to protect the poor, give back what has been unjustly taken from them, and protect women and children. (Prologue)

2. The forester Robin killed is related to the Sheriff and the Sheriff would like to claim the reward on Robin’s head. (Prologue)

Part 1, Chapters 1-3

Reading Check

1. They believe it would be dangerous. (Part 1, Chapter 1)

2. With an archery contest (Part 1, Chapter 2)

Short Answer

1. Robin Hood is good-natured. His willingness to befriend the tinker who is seeking to find someone to capture Robin reveals he is clever and able to draw people into his company. (Part 1, Chapter 1)

2. He disguises himself and goes to the Blue Boar Inn to see what the Sheriff is up to, but the Sheriff’s men see his sword and realize that he is part of the Merry Men. (Part 1, Chapter 3)

Part 2, Chapters 1-3

Reading Check

1. A butcher (Part 2, Chapter 1)

2. Join his retinue (Part 2, Chapter 2)

Short Answer

1. The Sheriff offers a low sum for Robin Hood’s cattle, but when Robin takes the Sheriff into Sherwood Forest under the ruse of giving him the cattle, Robin demands the sum the Sheriff agreed to pay. (Part 2, Chapter 1)

2. Little John stole silverware and Robin Hood said it was wrong for him to do so. (Part 2, Chapter 3)

Part 3, Chapters 1-3

Reading Check

1. To get new suits of clothes (Part 3, Chapter 1)

2. Will Scarlet (Part 3, Chapter 2)

Short Answer

1. The Miller throws flour in their faces and beats them until Robin blows his horn and the other Merry Men subdue the Miller. The Miller agrees to join Robin’s group when he is asked. (Part 3, Chapter 3)

2. Little John likes to be comfortable and live in luxury. (Various Chapters)

Part 4, Chapters 1-3

Reading Check

1. He is a minstrel. (Part 4, Chapter 1)

2. Tuck (Part 4, Chapter 2)

Short Answer

1. After he meets Allan a Dale, he learns the story of Allan’s desire to be married to a girl who is betrothed to an older merchant gentleman. (Various Chapters)

2. He poses as a minstrel to play at the wedding of Ellen and calls his Merry Men to intervene after the ceremony starts. Stephen leaves without a fight, and Friar Tuck marries Ellen and Allan. (Part 4, Chapter 3)

Part 5, Chapters 1-2

Reading Check

1. The Bishop of Hereford (Part 5, Chapter 1)

2. Wrestling (Part 5, Chapter 2)

Short Answer

1. Sir Richard pays Robin back with interest after his land prospers. He also helps David who was involved in a wrestling match. David’s life was threatened when the crowd surged attempting to kill him after his win William of the Scar. (Part 5, Chapter 2)

2. Robin and his men justify stealing from the rich when they abuse their power and authority. However, Robin does not approve of stealing from the rich without good reason. He was upset when Little John stole from the Sheriff when the Sheriff had given him no cause to do so. (Various Chapters)

Part 6, Chapters 1-2

Reading Check

1. A friar (Part 6, Chapter 1)

2. Dishonest dealings (Part 6, Chapter 2)

Short Answer

1. Little John prays for a miracle and then he searches the friars’ bags and discovers each of the friars has 10 shillings apiece, he takes 9 shillings from each of the friars. Little John collects this money and gives the friars 10%, their tithe, of the “miracle” he performed. (Part 6, Chapter 1)

2. The beggars are dishonest pretending to be deaf, blind, and dumb. When Robin encounters them, they speak to him in beggar jargon, which Robin does not understand. They reject Robin because they believe him to be a spy. (Part 6, Chapter 2)

Part 7, Chapters 1-2

Reading Check

1. An archery match (Part 7, Chapter 1)

2. The Sheriff of Nottingham (Part 7, Chapter 2)

Short Answer

1. Robin Hood takes on different disguises, from that of a cobbler and to that of a friar. His familiarity with the terrain gives him an advantage over the King’s men, but Sir Richard of Lea convinces Robin to make a plea to the queen for help. The queen convinces the king to aid Robin in returning safely to Sherwood Forest. (Part 7, Chapter 2)

2. He respects authority and supports rulers who are just and kind. (Part 7, Chapter 2)

Part 8, Chapters 1-2

Reading Check

1. Richard the Lionheart (Part 8, Chapter 1)

2. Guy of Gisbourne, an outlaw (Part 8, Chapter 1)

Short Answer

1. King Richard the Lionheart intends to clear the forest of Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Sir Richard and Sir Henry intervene on Robin’s behalf. (Part 8, Chapter 2)

2. He tells the Merry Men they must disperse. Robin and his three closest friends are to be the king’s servants and the rest of the men are to be royal Rangers for Sherwood Forest. (Part 8, Chapter 2)

Epilogue

Reading Check

1. He decides to become Robin Hood once again. (Epilogue)

2. King John (Epilogue)

Short Answer

1. He visits his cousin, a nun, with a fever and she intentionally cuts an artery in a bloodletting procedure. The nun was concerned the king would come after her if she allowed Robin to live. (Epilogue)

2. He tells Little John to have mercy on the nuns and urges him not to act in violence against them. (Epilogue)