Nottingham – A local Study

Robin Hood

1. During Robin Hoods life who was the King of England ?

2. The ordinary people of England did not like the Noblemen. Why not ?

3. While King Richard was away, he left his brother in charge. Describe his brother.

4. What was Robins favourite weapon ?

5. What was the name of the Sheriff of Nottingham’s evil helper ?

6. Why was Robin Hood made an ‘outlaw’ of the Sheriff ?

7. Where did Robin Hood live ?

8. What did Robin Hood like to do to the rich Saxon Noblemen travelling along the roads ?

9. What happened to Robin when he tried to cross a tree trunk laid over a stream in the forest ?

10. What was the name given to John Little by Robin ?

11. When Robin met Friar Tuck he asked the Friar to do something. What was it ?

12. How did the Friar react ?

13. What was the prize in the archery competition ?

14. Why had Prince John held an archery contest ?

15. Who did Robin Hood marry once King Richard had returned to England ?

16. Why did Robin Hood make his way to a priory ?

17. What was Robin Hoods last request to Little John ?

Extension Task

• The colour of Robin Hood’s, and his outlaws, clothing had a special name. What was it

• What was the best type of wood to make an archers bow from

• What was an ‘outlaw’