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WorksheetsComprehension and Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why is the boy chased at the beginning of the episode?
He stole food
He has magical abilities
He insulted the guards
He tried to enter the castle
Who helps the boy escape?
Arthur
Morgana
Merlin
Uther
Where does Merlin hide the boy at first?
In the forest
In the castle’s lower chambers
In Gaius’s room
In the stables
What does Morgana decide to do when she sees the boy?
Report him to Uther
Ignore him
Protect him
Tell Arthur
Why does Uther want to find the boy?
The boy is a spy
The boy is a druid
The boy hurt a knight
The boy stole something from him
What magical ability does the boy have?
He can fly
He can control fire
He communicates telepathically
He turns invisible
Who starts to suspect Merlin’s involvement with the boy?
Arthur
Uther
Gaius
Morgana
How does Merlin convince Arthur not to tell Uther?
He lies about the boy’s identity
He threatens Arthur
He appeals to Arthur’s sense of justice
He uses magic
What does the boy tell Merlin through his mind?
His family was killed
He hates Uther
He wants to run away
He plans to use magic against Camelot
What decision does Morgana make regarding the boy?
She turns him in
She helps him escape
She asks Arthur to kill him
She warns Uther
Who arrives in Camelot to help search for the boy?
Knights from another kingdom
A witch
The King’s guards
The witchfinder
Why is Uther particularly harsh about finding the boy?
He sees druids as a threat
He wants to gain power
He is afraid of dragons
He was ordered by another king
How does Merlin feel about hiding the boy?
Nervous but determined
Confused and scared
Indifferent
Proud and fearless
Where does Morgana hide the boy later?
Her chambers
The dungeons
The forest
The armory
What happens when the guards search Morgana’s room?
They find the boy
Arthur distracts them
Morgana hides the boy magically
Merlin uses a spell to protect him
What does “telepathically” mean in the episode?
Talking loudly
Speaking through the mind
Whispering
Writing notes
Choose the best synonym for “harsh” as used to describe Uther’s actions:
Kind
Gentle
Strict
Soft
The phrase “on the run” in this episode refers to:
A boy participating in a race
Someone hiding from the authorities
Practicing running
Escaping a magical creature
What does Merlin risk by helping the boy?
His reputation only
His life and friendship with Arthur
Only his magic
Nothing at all
Which of these best describes Morgana’s character development in this episode?
She becomes more loyal to Uther
She becomes more empathetic and rebellious
She decides to leave Camelot
She focuses on herself
What part of the castle represents “safety” for the boy?
The kitchen
The throne room
Gaius’s chamber
Morgana’s room
Which statement shows Arthur’s internal conflict?
We must do what the king says.
I can’t decide between justice and loyalty to my father.
The boy must be punished.
I don’t care what happens.
The word “druid” in the episode refers to:
A soldier
A magical person from a secret community
A blacksmith
A servant
Which line best shows Merlin’s bravery?
I will not let them find him.
I’m not sure.
Maybe we should wait.
I can’t help you.
What literary device is used when the boy speaks through thoughts?
Irony
Simile
Telepathy as a plot device
Foreshadowing
What emotion drives Morgana’s decision to protect the boy?
Fear
Empathy
Anger
Ambition
Choose the correct reported speech: Original: The boy said, “They’re coming for me.”
The boy said they are coming for him.
The boy said they were coming for him.
The boy says they are coming for him.
The boy is saying they came for him.
Which best explains Merlin’s dilemma?
He must choose between helping a stranger and staying loyal to Uther’s law
He wants to run away with the boy
He doesn’t care about the boy
He plans to overthrow Uther
What lesson does Merlin learn by the end of the episode?
Power is more important than friendship
Sometimes doing the right thing means breaking the rules
Magic should always be hidden
Arthur can’t be trusted
What does the episode’s title “The Beginning of the End” foreshadow?
A party
Future conflicts involving destiny and magic
Arthur leaving Camelot
Merlin’s death
