The Longest Night
After a fierce storm, a boy discovers this buried beneath a tree's roots.
A human skull?
Who is Robin?
The hero of the story.
Which animals belong to the King?
Deers
What is an outlaw?
Someone who lives outside the law
Who wants to capture Robin?
The Sheriff of Nottingham
What weather event that uncovers the skull?
A storm
In what way does Robin dislike seeing people treated?
He doesn't like to see people being treated unfairly
Why can't anyone hunt the deer?
They belong to the King and can only be hunted by him or his men
What is Sherwood Forest
Robin's home
How do the authorities want to capture Robin?
Dead or Alive
What is the object that links the boy to the story of Robin Hood.
The skull
How would you describe Robin?
Brave
What happens if you are caught killing the deer?
You get punished
What is a fugative
Challenging authority
Who is Marion?
One of the outlaws
How does the boy feel when he discovers the skull.
Shocked or amazed
Why kind of people does Robin often stand up for?
Ordinary or poor people
What does Robin do with the deer he hunts?
He given them to the people who are poor and hungry.
What is injustice?
Lack of fairness or justice
What is Robin's situation in this chapter?
He is in great danger
What happens at the beginning of the book, that introduces the mystery of Robin Hood's story?
The discovery of the skull
What kind of person has Robin's experiences made him into?
A leader
Do you think the King's rules are fair? Why
They are unfair because the King has lots and the ordinary people are starving.
What challenges must Robin face when he leaves his old life behind?
He must survive in the forest and avoid capture.
What did the Sheriff of Nottingham remove from some of the outlaws, that stopped them speaking properly?
He cut out their tongues.