2. Answer the questions.

- What did Robin of Locksley and his companions do in Jerusalem in 1194 AD? What do you know about the famous crusades to the Holy Land?

- What do we learn from the film about Robin’s family?

- ‘Hospitality in this country is as warm as the weather.’ Whose words are these? Speak about the oppression of feudal lords and the peasants’ struggle against them. Why did Robin decide to fight against the rich?

- Give a character sketch of Azeem. What did he stay with Robin for? Reproduce his words. What is his role in the film?

- ‘You’re nothing like us!’ said Will Scarlett to Robin. However, Robin made the poor trust, obey and admire him. How did he do it? Reproduce his speech addressed to the woodsmen.

- Speak about the life of the ‘free people’ (the town they built in the Sherwood Forest, the rule of the town, the way they earned their living, their everyday activities).

- Speak about the final battle between the peasants and the Nottingham soldiers. Did the ‘free people’ achieve their goal?

- How is King Richard presented in the film?

3. Summarize the story of Robin Hood.

4. Translate the following statements into Russian. Reproduce the situations in which they are employed. Agree or disagree.

- ‘One free man defending his home is more powerful than ten hired soldiers.’ – Robin Hood

- ‘Men speak of love when it serves their purpose. And when it doesn’t, it’s a burden for them.’ – Marian

- ‘There are no perfect men in the world, only perfect intentions.’ – Azeem

Sources:

1. The Plantagenets. N. Blundell, K. Farrington. Ancient England. Sunburst Books, 1996. Pp. 68-70.

2. Robin Hood and King Richard the Lionheart. К.И. Кауфман, М. Ю. Кауфман. Страницы британской истории. Обнинск, 1998. С. 23-25.

3. Britannia: British History, Life and Travel. http://www.britannia.com

Comprehension Check

1. Fill in the gaps.

1. The action of the film takes place in the _____ century.

2. Wars fought in the Early Middle Ages by Christian armies trying to take Palestine away from the Muslims are called _______.

3. Robin Hood was an heir to _______ Castle.

4. He spent _______ years at war.

5. Robin swore to _______ (name) to protect his sister Marian for him.

6. Robin didn’t want to give his gold medallion to John Little because it was _______to him.

7. Marian gave Robin a _______ which helped him to win _______.

8. Robin and Marian were married by _______.

2. Complete the sentences with the most suitable answer: a, b or c.

1. According to the film, Robin Hood was _______.

A a peasant B a nobleman C a soldier

2. Marian was King Richard’s _______.

A sister B goddaughter C cousin

3. The name Azeem means _______.

A the big one B the great one C the clever one

4. The Moor went with Robin to England because _______.

A he wanted to travel B he owed Robin a life C he had some friends there

5. Sheriff of Nottingham was raised by _______.

A his cousin Guy of Glaborne B King Richard C witch Mortianna

6. Robin’s father was murdered because he _______.

A worshiped the devil B disobeyed the Sheriff C betrayed the memory of his wife

7. Sheriff of Nottingham promised _______ for the capture of Robin Hood.

A some lands B 500 gold pieces C half of the kingdom

8. The Sheriff killed his cousin Guy of Glaborne because _______.

A he was defeated by Robin Hood B he was in love with Marian C he refused to help him

9. The Sheriff wanted to marry Marian because _______.

A he was in love with her B he was after the throne

C he wanted to revenge on Robin Hood

10. Will Scarlett hated Robin Hood because _______.

A he considered him to be the cause of all their miseries B he didn’t want Robin to be the leader C Robin ruined his life