King Arthur Review Quizizz

Distraught, he turned to his brother Arthur, "Will you go for my sword? I must have it to compete!" "I shall," said Arthur. What does this reveal about Arthur?

• It shows he is intelligent and original

• It shows he is jealous and angry

• It shows he is responsible and humble

• It shows he is carefree and calm

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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Which descriptive detail best develops the setting and helps explain why Arthur enjoys the forest?

• “All the great lords came to London.”
  
  

• “In the solitude of the woods, Arthur would dream of one day becoming a noble knight.”

• “There were so many of them that they quite filled the entire cathedral.”

• “Sir Ector and Sir Kay immediately knelt before Arthur.”

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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What does the author’s description of Merlin’s eyes as “clear as a young child's” suggest about his character?

• Merlin is both old and wise, yet still full of wonder.

• Merlin does not understand the seriousness of the situation.

• Merlin is trying to appear innocent.

• Merlin is weak and inexperienced.
  

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CCSS.RI.5.5

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Which two themes are most clearly developed through Arthur pulling the sword from the stone and his reaction to it?

• Destiny and humility
  

• Wealth and loyalty

• Competition and fear

• Power and revenge

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which best paraphrases paragraph 21:  Many of the lords could not believe their eyes and some even became angry at the sight. "He is but a boy," they yelled?

• The lords could hardly believe Arthur was chosen, and they angrily shouted that only a grown man should rule.

• The lords, seeing Arthur, were furious and shouted that he was too young to be the ruler of Britain.

• The lords were surprised and began to argue, stating that Arthur should not be king because he was just a young boy.

• The lords were astonished and upset when they saw Arthur, calling him just a child who was not fit to be king.
  

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RI.8.2

What is the meaning of the word "quarreling" in the sentence?
"This gave rise to a great deal of quarreling and fighting."

• Arguing or fighting
  

• A form of celebration

• Talking rudely

• Playing games

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CCSS.RL.6.4

Determine the meaning of the word plumage in the sentence: Arthur loved listening to the magic of the forest; rabbits and squirrels whisking by, a herd of brown deer with shy dark eyes passing by, or a flock of pheasants with brilliant plumage rising from the bushes.

• A rare flower that grows near bushes

• The colorful or elaborate feathers of a bird
  

• A specific species of pheasant found in the area

• A type of bird known for its camouflage

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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CCSS.RL.6.4

Arthur decided, I will hasten to the churchyard we passed and take the beautiful sword I saw in the stone. My brother Kay must have a weapon. How does this internal dialogue impact the passage?

• It demonstrates his devotion to his brother

• It implies he is irresponsible for forgetting the sword

• It illustrates how others disrespect him

• It proves he is arrogant for believing he can take the sword

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Merlin went to the Archbishop of Canterbury and said, "Sir, it is my advice that you send to all the great lords of the realm and bid them come to London to choose a king." What does this reveal about Merlin's character?

• He hopes that the lords will choose him to be king

• He feels comfortable giving advice to those in power

• He is confused about the qualities that a good king would possess

• He has dealt with similar issues in the past

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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How does the informative text develop the central idea of the Arthurian legend's evolution over time?

• By listing the names of all the knights who served at the Round Table.

• By focusing solely on the military strategies used by King Arthur in battles.

• By highlighting contributions from various authors and cultures that added elements to the legend.

• By detailing the construction techniques of medieval British castles.

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