Robin Hood Wins the Sheriff's Golden Arrow

What is the main conflict of this story?

• Robin Hood and his Merry Men rob from the rich and powerful, and give to the poor, common people.
• Robin Hood tries to outsmart the Sheriff of Nottingham and win the golden arrow without the Sheriff recognizing him.
• Robin Hood and his men try to clean up the corrupt government system in England and stop the taxes on the poor.
• Robin Hood tries to trick the English lords who run the country by getting them to come to a feast.

What is an archer?

• a person who rules in an area
• a person who shoots arrows with a bow
• a person who lives in the forest in a shelter
• a person who builds bridges

Which of the following words describe the Sheriff of Nottingham?

• nasty and brutal
• pleasant and helpful
• considerate and kind
• honorable and upstanding

When does the Sheriff realize that Robin Hood has tricked him once again?

• when the guard recognizes Robin Hood
• when the "beggar" wins the archery contest
• when the Sheriff reads the note attached to the arrow
• when the "beggar" refuses to work for the Sheriff

When do Robin Hood's men scrape off the gold before they send the arrow back to the Sheriff?

• They want to use the gold to help the poor.
• They want to buy food for themselves.
• They want to ruin the arrow.
• They want to send it to the King.

How might the Sheriff have felt had he known he offered Robin Hood a job?

• scared and fearful
• surprised and angry
• relieved and excited
• delighted and happy

What happens after Robin Hood shoots his first arrow in the final round of the competition?

• The Sheriff looks among the crowd for Robin Hood.
• The guard searches the archers' faces for Robin Hood.
• Gill o' the Red Cap shoots his second arrow.
• Adam o' the Dell drops out of the contest.

Which of the following is an example of a corrupt person?

• someone who is dishonest in the use of power and authority
• someone who becomes rich
• someone who helps other people
• none of the ones listed

The Sheriff's hatred of Robin Hood is made worse _________.

• by the many times Robin escapes
• because he is up for reelection and doesn't want any trouble from Robin
• by his jealousy of the king
• because he is losing money

How do the lords take advantage of King Richard's people?

• They misuse the trust and faith of the people.
• They take the people's farms.
• They overtax the poor.
• All of the ones listed.