from The Once & Future King

What special problem does the old King's death cause?

• It forces the animals of the forest to visit Wart.

• It leaves Pellinore overwhelmed with confusion.

• It drives Merlin to leave Sir Ector's household suddenly.

• It leaves everyone uncertain who will be the next king.

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What are two reasons Kay wants to travel to London?

• To meet with old friends.

• To take part in the tournament.

• To be knighted by the King of England.

• To try to pull the sword from the stone.

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Which of the following best describes Wart's attitude as he pulls the sword from the stone?

• He is uneasy and confused while holding the sword.

• He is proud that only he can remove the sword from the stone.

• He is unaware of the significance of being able to pull out the sword.

• He is afraid that someone will suddenly realize that he has stolen the sword.

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How does Sir Ector react when Kay tells him that he pulled the sword from the stone?

• He becomes angry and calls Kay a liar.

• He calls Kay king and kneels before him.

• He asks Kay to promise that he is telling the truth.

• He dismisses Kay's claim as a child's exaggeration.

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How does Wart feel when Sir Ector kneels before him?

• He is sad to be losing his family.

• He is excited to be the future king.

• He is frightened of what the future holds.

• He is uncomfortable with the shift in their roles.

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What is the main theme conveyed in the story?

• A good person is helpful to others.

• Those who are honest will gain respect.

• People can be called to greatness unexpectedly.

• Everyone is worthy of equal rights and respect.

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Which factor is most directly responsible for Wart's success in pulling the sword from the stone?

• The coaching Wart receives from animal friends.

• Wart's kind feelings for Sir Ector and Kay.

• Wart's years of training to be a squire.

• Merlin's magical spells.

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Identify the Motif of Threes from the story.

• Kay needs to be knighted, win a jousting tournament, & pull the sword from the stone.

• Merlin needs to help Wart, find a new tutoring job, & go to London.

• Wart needs to find a sword, give it to Kay, & take care of Kay's weapons.

• Wart needs to pull the sword from the stone.

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How is the new king of England to be chosen?

• The one who draws the sword from the stone will be king.

• The old king's favorite nephew will be king.

• Kay will be king.

• All of the noblemen will choose a new king.

Why is there no new king once the old king died?

• He had no heirs.

• He didn't choose a new king.

• There were too many people fighting over who would be king.

• The winner of the jousting tournament will be king.