Storyworks: Robin Hood

Where are Robin Hood and the Merry Men at the beginning of the play?

• Sherwood Forest

• Nottingham town

• the sheriff’s house

• the castle dungeon

Which sentence from Scene 1 shows why Robin and the Merry Men think Prince John is rotten?

• “Even the poorest must pay him more money!”

• “I will bash the sheriff in the—”

• “Nay, let us use our brains rather than our muscles.”

• “Time for an adventure, boys!”

In Scene 2, why won’t Lady Marian accept the necklace from Sir Guy?

• She doesn’t like the color.

• He gives her too many gifts.

• She has many other necklaces.

• He took it from a poor villager.

Read this sentence from Scene 2: “Sir Guy scowls at the dark path ahead.”

Which word has a similar meaning to scowls?

• blinks

• glares

• points

• wonders

Read this sentence from Scene 2: “These woods are full of bandits.”

Which word has a meaning similar to bandits?

• animals

• noises

• robbers

• secrets

In Scene 4, what does the Bishop suggest to bring Robin Hood out into the open?

• a threatening letter

• a wanted poster

• a village festival

• a shooting match

Which line from the play tells you why the Bishop thinks his suggestion in question 4 will work?

• “He’ll know it’s a trap.”

• “But he cannot resist showing off.”

• “Hungry villagers crowd around Robin.”

• “A messenger arrives and blows his trumpet.”

In Scene 8, who cuts the rope to free Robin’s hands?

• Friar Tuck

• Lady Marian

• Sir Guy

• Will Scarlet

Read this line from Scene 8: “Merry Men (throwing off their cloaks): Hooray!”

What does the stage direction in italics tell you about what is happening?

• The weather has turned very hot

• The cloaks have become too heavy.

• The villagers need the clothing more.

• The men are showing their true identities.

Which line from the play best states the play’s theme?

• “And let someone else walk off with my prize? Never!”

• “Do not pity people like her.”

• “Better to stand up for what is right than to . . . do nothing.”

• “Would you kill this man without a blessing?”