King Arthur - The Sword in the Stone Test Review

Why are the nobles hesitant to accept Arthur as their king, even though he pulls the sword from the stone?

• They are jealous of his strength.

• They think he is too young and not of noble birth.

• They don’t trust the Archbishop of Canterbury.

• They would rather have Sir Kay as their king.

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What finally convinces the nobles to recognize Arthur as their king?

• Arthur pulls the sword from the stone at the New Year’s Day tournament.

• Merlin casts a spell on the nobles.

• The archbishop urges the nobles to accept Arthur.

• The commoners demand that Arthur be declared king.

When Sir Kay brings Sir Ector the magical sword, _?_

• Sir Kay tells his father that he pulled it from the stone.

• Arthur complains that Sir Kay took the sword away from him.

• Arthur denies knowing anything about the sword.

• Sir Ector demands that Sir Kay replace the sword.

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Why does Arthur first pull the sword from the stone?

• He wants everyone to know that he should be king.

• He wants Sir Ector to favor him over Sir Kay.

• Removing the sword is a challenge, and Arthur likes challenges.

• He intends to give the sword to Sir Kay since Sir Kay forgot his own.

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What can the reader infer about Sir Kay’s character?

• He is honest and loyal.

• He is lazy and irresponsible.

• He is evil and conniving.

• He is ignorant and rebellious.

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Sir Ector asks that Sir Kay be _?_

• made a prince

• punished for lying

• made royal seneschal

• appointed as Arthur’s heir

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Who are Arthur’s step sisters?

• Morgan le Fay and Margarise

• Elaine and Igraine

• Morgana and Nimue

• Guinevere and Enid

Who are King Urien and King Lot of Orkney, and why do they believe they have a claim to the throne?

• They are distant cousins of Uther Pendragon, and they believe they are rightful heirs due to their bloodline.

• They are brothers to Queen Igraine, making them uncles of Arthur.

• They are married to Arthur’s stepsisters, Morgan le Fay and Margarise, and claim the throne through marriage.

• They were close allies to Uther Pendragon and helped him in his conquests.

How do Ector and Kay react to finding out Arthur is king?

• They are furious and refuse to acknowledge Arthur.

• They are shocked but immediately pledge their loyalty to him.

• They believe it’s a mistake and question the prophecy.

• They are indifferent, as they wanted the throne for themselves.

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Why does Arthur put his head to Ector's chest when Ector bows to him?

• He is trying to hear Ector’s heartbeat to confirm his loyalty.

• He is overcome with emotion and shows respect to his adoptive father.

• He wants to make a connection with the person he views as his true father and show humility.

• He is following a tradition of kingship.

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