Robin Hood vs John Henry Legends

Why did the Sheriff of Nottingham hate Robin Hood?

•  because Robin was a knight;
• because Robin took money from the rich;
•  because Robin won the archery competition.

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Why is he a hero?

• He made Britain free.

• He helped poor people.

• He killed a dragon.

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Choose the adjective which best describes Robin Hood.

•  cruel;
•  selfish;
•  generous.

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Which word means "dishonest"?

• corrupt

• cruel

• clever

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To hide behind a mask, or.....

• to wear a disguise.

• to put on a dress.

• to dress in green.

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What is John Henry known for?

• strength and being a hard worker

• weakness and a hard worker

• being tall

• being small

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Who won the race and what happened after the race?

• John Henry and he died.

• John Henry and he lived to celebrate.

• The Steam Drill and John Henry died.

• The Steam Drill and John Henry was sad.

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What theme would be appropriate for the legend of John Henry?

• don't work too hard

• kindness counts

• always do your best

• always tell the truth

The purpose of a legend is to ________ (Choose 2 answers).

• to inform

• to remember the past and teach cultural values

• to persuade

• to entertain

Why did John Henry agree to race against the digging machine?

• He worked to save the workers' jobs.

• He wanted to win the machine as a prize.

• He liked to show off.

• He wanted to be paid more.

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