Young Arthur (Legend) Unit 1 Review

Which of these is a theme of the story?

• True leadership is revealed through trials.

• Power corrupts those who seek it.

• Family bonds are unbreakable.

• Magic always comes with a price.

Which sentence from the story best develops the theme identified in Part A?

• A. “The boy’s name shall be Arthur,” he declared, “and he shall be a great king.”

• B. “The rightful king could pull it free a hundred times,” said Merlin.

• C. “This is Arthur, son of Uther Pendragon, Britain’s destined king.”

• D. “A true knight would not run away,” he said to himself, “and I am a true knight in my heart.”

Which word is closest to the meaning of “plunged” as it is used in the sentence?

• inserted

• dropped

• thrown

• placed

Read the following sentence from the story: “Arthur started homeward. Then he suddenly reined in his horse.”

Based on your knowledge of the meaning of the word “reined,” what does it mean as it is used in this sentence?

• A. controlled

• B. released

• C. encouraged

• D. stopped

Which sentence from the story is part of the story’s climax?

• The moment he saw the golden words upon the blade, Kay began to tremble with excitement.

• Arthur spurred his horse away, certain he had committed a great crime.

• Grasping the pommel, he easily pulled the sword out.

• Merlin cried, ‘This is Arthur, son of Uther Pendragon, Britain’s destined king.’

How does Arthur’s attempt to resolve the conflict create suspense in the story?

• After Arthur realizes his mistake, he decides to return the sword.

• After Arthur pulls the sword from the stone, he fears he has committed a crime.

• After Arthur sees the inscription, he understands his destiny.

• After Arthur confronts Kay, he decides to leave the tournament.

In the story, what inference can readers make about Arthur’s character?

• Arthur is impulsive and reckless.

• Arthur is brave and honorable.

• Arthur is cunning and deceitful.

• Arthur is weak and indecisive.

How does Arthur pulling the sword from the stone affect the decision of the lords and knights in the story?

Answer explanation

In the story of “Young Arthur,” pulling the sword from the stone is the pivotal moment that proves Arthur’s right to the throne, leading the lords and knights to acknowledge him as the true king.

In the story, what happens after Arthur pulls the sword from the stone?

• The lords are angry.

• The lords regret their initial skepticism.

• Arthur is recognized as the rightful king.

• The lords don’t think Arthur should be king.

In the story, which character trait helps Arthur gain the respect of the lords and knights?

• patience

• intelligence

• resourcefulness

• bravery