Young Arthur

"Young Arthur" is best described as ...

• legend

• nonfiction

• drama

• verse

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 in the same house with Arthur.

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

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.

LaThe aspect of Arthur’s personality that contributes to the story’s resolution is —

• his honesty

• his work ethic

• his confidence

• his intelligence

Read the following citation from the story: "When he was ushered into Queen Igerna’s bedchamber, Uther looked lovingly at mother and son. “The boy’s name shall be Arthur,”\he declared, and he shall be a great king. For Merlin [the magician] has foretold that he will one day rule the greatest kingdom under heaven.” Use context clues to identify a synonym for the word foretold:

• concurred

• acquired

• brainwashed

• predicted

• walked

What is the primary role of a mentor in literature?

• To serve as the main antagonist.

• To provide guidance and wisdom to the protagonist.

• To be the comedic relief.

• To be a passive observer.

In the context of the mentor archetype, what is Merlin's role in Arthurian legends?

• He is the usurper of the throne.

• He acts as King Arthur’s guide and advisor.

• He is a rival knight.

• He serves as a love interest.

What is the name of the legendary sword associated with King Arthur?

• Durandal

• Excalibur

• Caliburn

• Joyeuse

What is the primary group of knights in Arthurian legend?

• The Knights of Camelot

• The Knights of the Holy Grail

• The Knights of the Round Table

• The Knights of the Square Table

Reorder events in a story

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

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

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

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