Robin Hood Final Review Flashcards
treasure chests
coffers
rightful king of England who is often away fighting crusades
King Richard I
Richard’s evil brother who rules in his place when he is away at war
Prince JOhn
Much the Miller was killed by whom?
Worman
Will Scarlet thinks Much’s death is strange because he was shot with an arrow from where?
Locksley Hall
perfect example
paragon
paragon
perfect example
“As for my sword, I deliver it up to John and his officers - thus!”
Who said this?
Robin Hood
“As for my sword, I deliver it up to John and his officers - thus!”
To whom was the speaker speaking?
Guy of Gisborne
“As for my sword, I deliver it up to John and his officers - thus!”
How was the sword delivered up?
Robin used his sword to know out Sir Guy and escape.
Who stops Robert and Marian’s wedding?
Guy of Gisborne
What does Robin Hood use to call his men to him?
a horn
changes
alters
“Men of Sherwood! Freemen of England! Save this innocent man from death!”
Who said this?
Robin Hood
“Men of Sherwood! Freemen of England! Save this innocent man from death!”
To whom was the speaker speaking?
the disguised merry men in the crowd
“Men of Sherwood! Freemen of England! Save this innocent man from death!”
Where is the speaker?
He is standing on the gallows at Will Scarlet’s hanging
“Men of Sherwood! Freemen of England! Save this innocent man from death!”
What happened after this was said?
Robin shot the Sheriff in the hat and escaped with Will Scarlet and the merry men.
opponent
adversary
skilled
proficient
adversary
opponent
proficient
skilled
Robin’s truest and most faithful friend
Little John
“I must acknowledge myself beaten: you’re a fine fellow, and a good hitter.”
Who said this?
Robin Hood
“I must acknowledge myself beaten: you’re a fine fellow, and a good hitter.”
To whom was the speaker speaking?
John Little
“I must acknowledge myself beaten: you’re a fine fellow, and a good hitter.”
What has just happened?
John Little has just defeated Robin Hood in a battle on the bridge?
conceited
pompous
promise
oath
searched
scoured
pompous
conceited
oath
promise
scoured
searched
Marian’s confessor who was banished from Fountains Abbey after taking sides with Robin Hood; he later becomes one of Robin’s followers
Friar Tuck
the poor knight who receives money from Robin to pay back his loans to the abbot
Sir Richard of Legh
“You owe me no money. It has already been paid…”
Who said this?
Robin Hood
“You owe me no money. It has already been paid…”
To whom was the speaker sepaking?
Sir Richard of Legh
“You owe me no money. It has already been paid…”
Why is no money owed?
Robin Hood collected a “tithe of the forest” from two monks, and used it to repay the debt Sir Richard owed.
What does the friar demand from Robin after he ferries him across the river?
money
When Robin goes to the friar’s home for a meal, what does the friar offer Robin to eat?
peas
What does Robin offer to the friar to convince him to serve a richer meal?
a gold coin
Who opens his home to Robin Hood and the merry men as they are seeking shelter from Sir Guy’s attacks?
Sir Richard of Legh
loyal
ardent
uniforms
livery
ardent
loyal
livery
uniforms
the minstrel who marries his love after Robin saves her from a forced marriage to a rich old knight
Allin-a-Dale
the tanner who was searching to arrest Robin Hood but instead ends up joining his band of merry men
Arthur-a-Bland
“Stay a moment, while I wind my horn so that the herdsmen may drive them hither.”
Who said this?
Robin Hood, disguised as a butcher
“Stay a moment, while I wind my horn so that the herdsmen may drive them hither.”
To whom was the speaker speaking?
the Sheriff
“Stay a moment, while I wind my horn so that the herdsmen may drive them hither.”
What was the real reason the speaker was blowing a horn?
He was calling the merry men to him so they could kidnap the Sheriff, bring him dinner, and rob him.
“There is a great reward offered for the capture of a bold, bad outlaw called Robin Hood.”
Who said this?
Arthur-a-Bland
“There is a great reward offered for the capture of a bold, bad outlaw called Robin Hood.”
To whom was the speaker speaking?
Robin Hood, disguised as a yeoman
“There is a great reward offered for the capture of a bold, bad outlaw called Robin Hood.”
Who agrees to help capture Robin Hood?
Robin Hood
“Wind away! You silly old palmer, I know you well! Blow till your eyes drop out — it will but deprive me of the pleasure of burning them!”
Who said this?
Worman
“Wind away! You silly old palmer, I know you well! Blow till your eyes drop out — it will but deprive me of the pleasure of burning them!”
Who is the “silly old palmer”?
Robin Hood dressed in disguise
“Wind away! You silly old palmer, I know you well! Blow till your eyes drop out — it will but deprive me of the pleasure of burning them!”
How does the “palmer” escape this trap?
He runs into the house of an old woman who helps him by exchanging clothing with him so that Robin is mistaken for a woman.
The sheriff’s wife invites Robin Hood to supper when he is disguised as a what?
butcher
While at supper with the Sheriff and his wife, Robin Hood learns that King Richard is a what?
prisoner
Arthur-a-Bland finally agrees to join the merry men because he has found his beloved cousin ___.
Little John
What disguise does Robin Hood wear in order to sneak into a wedding to help Allin-a-Dale with his love back?
minstrel
The Bishop wants Allin-a-Dale’s true love to marry the Bishop’s brother for what reason?
she is rich
blocked
parried
joke
jest
disguised
feigned
wasted away
languished
parried
blocked
jest
joke
feigned
disguised
languished
wasted away
the beautiful maiden who was to marry George-a-Green
Bettris
the pinner who became famous for punishing Prince John’s followers
George-a-Greene
the Witch of Paplewick
Mother Mauldin
“Mercy, good sir! Put down your swords, men: we are fairly beaten.”
Who said this?
Sir Guy of Gisborne
“Mercy, good sir! Put down your swords, men: we are fairly beaten.”
Where is the speaker?
at the home of Allin-a-Dale
“Mercy, good sir! Put down your swords, men: we are fairly beaten.”
How has the speaker been “fairly beaten”?
Marian has defeated Sir Guy and has him on the ground with a sword to his face, commanding him to surrender.
“Verderers of Sherwood! I exact vengeance from you alone…”
Who said this?
Robin Hood
“Verderers of Sherwood! I exact vengeance from you alone…”
For what is he seeking vengeance?
the death of Will Scarlet
“Verderers of Sherwood! I exact vengeance from you alone…”
How many verderers does he kill that day?
15 (all of them)
“Verderers of Sherwood! I exact vengeance from you alone…”
What is significant about the shot that killed the very last verderer?
It was almost a mile long - “the longest shot that ever a man fired with a long-bow.”
George-A Green became famous in England by doing what?
capturing traitors to the king, punishing Prince John’s followers, and defeating armies sent to attack him
When Marian first sees Mother Maudlin, the old witch is in the shape of what?
a raven
What is Mother Mauldin’s curse upon the feast?
the cook would become ill
What did Mother Maudlin use to take the form of Marian?
a magic belt
What does Little John do after seeing William Trent kill Will Scarlet?
He kills William Trent
Who comes to the aid of the Unknown Knight in the “mock battle” at the tournament?
the Black Knight
boat dock
quay
bravery
mettle
brick layers
masons
clumsy sailor
lubber
mock
taunt
quay
boat dock
mettle
bravery
masons
brick layers
lubber
clumsy sailor
taunt
mock
King John’s son who encounters Little John and Friar Tuck
King Henry III
“Devil! Alas, poor England, ruled by such a king as you!”
Who said this?
Robin Hood
“Devil! Alas, poor England, ruled by such a king as you!”
To whom was the speaker speaking?
King John
“Devil! Alas, poor England, ruled by such a king as you!”
How did this person become king?
Richard died in Normandy, leaving the throne to his brother John.
“Devil! Alas, poor England, ruled by such a king as you!”
What is happening to the speaker?
Robin Hood has been captured by the Sheriff and is being imprisoned in a castle tower.
“Stand up, my friend - I freely pardon you, and all here present …”
Who said this?
King Richard
“Stand up, my friend - I freely pardon you, and all here present …”
To whom is the speaker speaking?
Robin Hood and the merry men
“Here have I come to die, and where else could I ask to die but in your arms.”
Who said this?
Robin Hood
“Here have I come to die, and where else could I ask to die but in your arms.”
Who is being spoken to?
Marian
“Here have I come to die, and where else could I ask to die but in your arms.”
Where is the speaker?
Kirkley’s Nunnery
What reward does King Richard give Robin Hood for his loyalty?
Marian’s hand in marriage, a full pardon, and all his lands and possessions that had been taken by Prince John
How does the Sheriff finally capture Robin Hood for King John?
He seizes him as he is leaving Mass.
What happens to Robin Hood after he is captured?
He is locked and bricked into a turret top.
Who helps Robin Hood escape from Prince John?
Little John
In the end, what happens to the Sheriff of Nottingham?
Robin Hood kills him.
Where does Robin Hood send Marian to live in safety?
Kirkley’s Nunnery
Why does the Prioress want Marian to become a nun?
She wants Marian’s land and possessions.
How is the Prioress responsible for Robin Hood’s death?
She loosens his bandages, letting him bleed to death.
What is “The Last Arrow”?
the arrow Robin Hood shoots to mark his gravesite
In the end, what happens to Marian?
She changes her name to Matilda. She becomes prioress of Kirkley’s Nunnery. She is buried next to Robin Hood.
