Arthur and the Sword

What inference about Arthur is supported by the text?

• Arthur believes himself to be the rightful king from an early age.

• Arthur is one of ten chosen to guard the stone.

• Arthur is a loyal and resourceful person.

• Arthur will face problems because others want to be king.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which sentence supports that Arthur is LOYAL?

• Arthur said to himself, "My brother Sir Kay shall not be without a sword this day."

• And he remembered the sword he had seen in the churchyard.

• "I will ride to the churchyard," he said, "and take that sword with me."

• So he rode into the churchyard, tied his horse to the stile, and went up to the stone.

• The guards were away to the tourney, and the sword was there, alone.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which sentence supports that Arthur is RESOURCEFUL?

• Arthur said to himself," My Brother Sir Kay shall not be without a sword this day."

• And he remembered the sword he had seen in the churchyard.

• "I will ride to the churchyard," he said, "and take that sword with me."

• So he rode into the churchyard, tied his horse to the stile, and went up to the stone.

• The guards were away to the tourney, and the sword was there, alone.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which pair of sentences from the text best support the inference that Britain needed a peaceful way of finding a new king to replace Uther.

• "Once there was a great king in Britain named Uther, and when he died the other kings and princes disputed over the kingdom, each wanting it for himself..." (paragraph 1) and "It was Christmas time, and in the great cathedral a solemn service was held, and prayer was made that some sign should be given to show who was the rightful king." (paragraph 2)

• "When the service was over, there appeared a strange stone in the churchyard, against the high alter. (paragraph 2) and "It was a great white stone, like marble, with something sunk in it that looked like a steel anvil; and in the anvil was driven a great glistening sword." (paragraph 2)

• "In the meantime, splendid jousts were held outside London, and both knights and commons were bidden." (paragraph 4) and "So he rode into the churchyard, tied his horse to the stile, and went up to the stone." (paragraph 7)

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

When Arthur decides to take the sword from the stone, he has not yet heard about the message that was written on it. Which sentence from the text best supports this inference?

• "Many of the knights tried to pull the sword from the stone, hoping to be king." (paragraph 3)

• "Arthur said to himself, 'My brother Sir Kay shall not be without a sword to this day.'" (paragraph 7)

• "'Why me?' said Arthur." (paragraph 11)

• "So Arthur became king of Britain, and all gave him allegiance." (paragraph 15)

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2