Arthurian Legend Quiz

Where does the story take place?

• America

• France

• Britain

• Avalon

What problem did Britain have at the beginning of the story?

• It was very poor.

• It was full of dragons.

• The land was divided into many fighting kingdoms.

• There were no knights.

Who told everyone that a new king would come?

• Arthur

• A knight

• Merlin

• Mordred

What was special about the sword in the stone?

• It was the biggest sword.

• Only the true king could pull it out.

• It was made of gold.

• It was guarded by a dragon.

What was Arthur before becoming king?

• A knight

• A king’s son

• A squire (a helper to a knight)

• A wizard

What does the Round Table show?

• Who is the strongest knight

• Everyone is equal

• Who is the richest knight

• Where the king sits at the top

What big adventure did Arthur and his knights go on?

• Find the Holy Grail

• Hunt for treasure

• Find new kingdoms

• Build a big castle

In the story, Merlin is described as: “A great wizard with his long white beard and wise eyes.” What does the word “wizard” mean?

• A king

• A man who uses magic

• A knight

• A person who fights dragons

Merlin says: “You see, Britain was in turmoil back then, and the land was divided into many warring kingdoms.” What does “turmoil” mean?

• A happy and peaceful time

• A time of fighting and problems

• A big party in the kingdom

• A new king’s celebration

The knights “pledged to uphold honor, justice, and truth throughout the land.” What does “pledge” mean?

• To eat together

• To make a promise

• To fight

• To leave the castle