Sir Robin of the Wood

Read line 1 from the poem.
The forces of greed stood still as a wall.
A simile is used in this line to show the--

• power of the forest
• nervousness of the observer
• stillness of the surroundings
• strong presence of the soldiers

What influenced Sir Robin of the Wood's actions?

• He felt that he could lead the Prince's soldiers.
• He did not agree with the Prince's selfish ways.
• He knew that the town needed a powerful leader.
• He wanted to prove his strength to the townspeople.

The rising action in the plot occurs when--

• the soldiers are searching for Sir Robin of the Wood
• the soldiers decide not to arrest Sir Robin of the Wood
• Sir Robin of the Wood shouts and steps out of the forest
• Sir Robin of the Wood causes the soldiers to question their loyalty

Which lines from the poem convey how Sir Robin of the Wood helps resolve the central conflict?

• He stole royal gold and he stole royal food, only to give it away.
• "Do not take arms against one another," said the man who stepped from the trees.
• but the man named Sir Robin of the Wood continued to keep them at bay.
• They searched for a man with a rebellious heart who haunted the miserly crown Prince.

Which word from the poem has a suffix that means "full of"?

• Continued
• Miserly
• Rebellious
• Silence

Read lines 37 and 38 from the poem.
There was no SKIRMISH on that day, but a war is something he'd win,
What does the word skirmish mean?

• Agreement
• Fight
• Loss
• Safety

Sir Robin of the Wood could "inspire a fire within," meaning he could--

• calm crowds
• stir people's spirits
• make people angry at him
• turn his enemies into cowards

How does this poem differ from a lyric poem?

• It has lines of text.
• It contains stanzas.
• It includes words that rhyme.
• It tells a story with characters.

What can the reader conclude from the poem?

• The Prince's soldiers are fearful of Sir Robin of the Wood.
• The people of the town will protest Sir Robin of the Wood's cause.
• The people of the town agree with Sir Robin of the Wood's actions.
• The Prince's soldiers have little reason to let Sir Robin of the Wood go free.

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