Stealing from the rich and giving to the poor sounds like a good plan! In the Robin Hood quiz, we test whether the Sheriff of Nottingham will throw you straight into prison. Show us what you’re made of!
The Robin Hood quiz tests your knowledge of England’s most famous archer. If you know the ballads or film adaptations, you will know who Robin Hood’s main adversary is. He collects taxes and oppresses the poor. To answer this question correctly, you need to remember the name of the cruel official who resides in Nottingham and tramples justice underfoot. Identify this arch-enemy, and you will you secure the first points in our quiz.
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You probably know the setting of the Robin Hood stories, too. The outlaws need a huge wooded area for refuge that offers them protection from their adversaries. This woodland in the county of Nottinghamshire still exists today and attracts tourists from all over the world. Do you know the name of this forest where the companions hide under the dense crowns of ancient oaks and make their plans?
A true hero rarely fights just for money or fame. Amidst all the battles and robberies, there was a woman who captured the heart of Robin Hood and came to love him. According to legend, she was from a noble family and risked her social position for the love of an outlaw. If you know the name of this courageous woman, you are a big step closer to solving the quiz.
The plot of the legend has historical context. When the sheriff seized power, the English king was far away on crusade in the Holy Land. It was this absence that led to the lawlessness and despotism that Robin Hood had to fight. You have to find out which king of England was on a crusade at the time and whose return was eagerly awaited by the people.
Ready for an adventure in Sherwood Forest? Prove your knowledge in the ultimate Robin Hood quiz!
22. June 26, 09:04 – Ines Walk
