Arthurian Legends Quiz

How did the place where Arthur was raised affect him as a person?

• He had to learn how to be honest.

• He had to learn how to lead others.

• He had to learn how to look out for others.

• He had to learn how to be physically strong.

When Merlin first inserted the sword into the stone, why did people think he was tricking them?

• A king already ruled the land.

• No one could pull the sword out.

• The sword had golden lettering on it.

• A tournament was scheduled for the next week.

What is an example of foreshadowing in the story?

• Arthur learns how to read and write as a child.

• Arthur is taken away from the castle as a baby.

• Arthur becomes Kay’s apprentice as a knight in training.

• Arthur is on his way back home and sees the sword in the stone.

Read this sentence from paragraph 36 of the story. An astonished Sir Ector knelt to pay the boy homage, followed by Kay and many others. It can be inferred that Kay felt worried at this moment. Which evidence from the passage supports this inference?

• Kay was trained as a knight.

• Kay had always treated Arthur unkindly.

• Kay grew up in the same house with Arthur.

• Kay learned how to read and write as a child.

How are Kay and Arthur different from each other? Support your answer with evidence from the story.

• Kay is more arrogant and boastful, while Arthur is humble and kind.

• Kay is the rightful heir to the throne, while Arthur is not.

• Kay is a skilled warrior, while Arthur is not.

• Kay is older than Arthur, while Arthur is younger.

Read this sentence from paragraph 36 of the story. An astonished Sir Ector knelt to pay the boy homage, followed by Kay and many others. It can be inferred that Kay felt worried at this moment. Which evidence from the passage supports this inference?

• Kay was trained as a knight.

• Kay had always treated Arthur unkindly.

• Kay grew up in the same house with Arthur.

• Kay learned how to read and write as a child.

“Young Arthur” is best described as —

• legend

• nonfiction

• verse

• drama

Merlin comes up with creative solutions to solve problems. Which two details from the story support this?

• Merlin warns the king of the unrest in the kingdom.

• Merlin says that Arthur will one day rule the greatest kingdom under heaven.

• Merlin dresses up like a beggar to sneak Arthur out of the castle.

• Merlin disappears when he is questioned about Arthur.

• Merlin places a sword in a stone to find the rightful king.

Which of the following happened FIRST?

• Arthur pulls the sword from the stone in front of the crowd.

• Merlin places a sword in a stone as a way to find the king.

• Merlin takes Arthur from the castle to keep him safe.

• The king dies and names Arthur as the rightful heir.

Which of the following happened SECOND?

• Arthur pulls the sword from the stone in front of the crowd.

• Merlin places a sword in a stone as a way to find the king.

• Merlin takes Arthur from the castle to keep him safe.

• The king dies and names Arthur as the rightful heir.