King Arthur: The Sword in the Stone

Arthur's birth is marked by the appearance of

• a traitor

• a great dragon formed in the stars

• beautiful music

• a small crown formed by the stars

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

You can infer that Uther was

• a weak but well-meaning ruler

• controlled by Merlin and his magic

• a powerful and effective king

• friends with everyone

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CCSS.RI.6.1

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Merlin created the magical sword and stone to

• prove that Arthur is the rightful king of England

• trick the archbishop

• create a special Christmas celebration

• create support for himself and the archbishop as co-rulers

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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Sir Kay wishes to become

• Arthur's prime minister and chief advisor

• archbishop of England

• King of England

• a famous magician

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

You can infer from story clues that Sir Ector is

• young and hot-blooded

• determined to be king himself

• willing to stop at nothing to help his son achieve his ambitions

• an honest, honorable man

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Why is it ironic that Arthur says to the sword, "Thank you , sword, or saving me."

• ironically, the sword has not saved him

• ironically, Sir Kay wants the sword

• ironically, the sword kills Arthur

• ironically, the sword saves Arthur in more than one way

when he gets the sword, Sir Kay attempts to

• put the sword back

• pretend that he took if from the stone and is thus the rightful king of England

• hide the sword until later

• save his brother Arthur from getting in trouble

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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according to Merlin, Arthur's glorious destiny is

• weakened by tragedy

• determined by others

• unclear

• in his own hands

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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Arthur's speech at his coronation demonstrates that he is

• unfit to be king

• too young to assume the throne

• depending on the public to lead

• a true leader

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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this story is classified as a legend because of all the following EXCEPT

• it is based on historical truth

• it doesn not include true heroes

• it contains fantastic events

• it has been passed down through the ages

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9