At the end of the play, Marian says, “I only regret I did not join them sooner!” Why do you think Marian helps rescue Robin then joins Robin and the Merry Men? Use evidence from the play to support your answer.
What is the setting of the play?
the Wild West
modern Europe
colonial America
medieval England
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!”
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
In Scene 4, what does the Bishop suggest will make it easier to capture Robin Hood?
a large reward for his capture
a wanted poster
a village festival
a shooting match
In Scene 7, why does Marian sneak into the dungeon?
to free Robin from his prison cell
to find out why Robin is a criminal
to tell Robin where the guards are
to beg Robin to ask the sheriff for forgiveness
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.”