"The Story of How Arthur Became King"
What is a theme of the passage?
Even the lowly can become heroes.
In what country does the story of King Arthur take place?
England
Pheasant
A type of bird
Well cared for/ well fed
How do both passages characterize the young King Arthur?
A. complex and relatable
B. courageous and daring
C. earnest and well-liked
D. humble and deserving
D. humble and deserving
What does the dialogue reveal about Merlin's character?:
"Sir, it is my advice that you send to all the great lords of the realm and bid them come to London to choose a king."
He feels comfortable giving advice to those in power.
Arthur spent much of his time training to become a ________.
Knight
Squire
Assistant to the King/ Knight in training
Sovereign
Independent/ all powerful
Make any necessary grammatical corrections to the following sentence:
King Arthur was only a boy but when he pulled the sword from the stone he became King of England.
King Arthur was only a boy, but when he pulled the sword from the stone, he became King of England.
What is the name of the wise magician who helped decide the next King of England?
Merlin
Quarreling
Fighting/disagreeing
Successor
Next in line (to a throne, etc.)
What is the name of the common grammar mistake in the following sentence?
Arthur became king at a young age, he was loved and cherished as a ruler.
Comma splice
What is the contest used in the story to determine who is the next King?
The rightful king must pull a sword from a stone.
Jousting
Knights fighting on horseback
Characterization
The way a character is introduced, developed, and shown in a story.
"Many of the knights and barons who heard King Uther speak before his death and call his son Arthur his successor were in great amazement..."
How does this explanation of the characters' backgrounds that is not included in "King Arthur" affect the readers understanding of the story?
A. It suggests that Arthur was the rightful king even before he pulled the sword from the stone because he was Uther's son.
B. It suggests that Merlin withheld information about Arthur's past and position as the rightful king for the wizard's personal gain.
C. It suggests that King Uther prepared Arthur to be king long before Arthur even took his place on the throne.
A. It suggests that Arthur was the rightful king even before he pulled the sword from the stone because he was Uther's son.
+2 bonus points
What is a theme regarding "duty" or "service" found in the passage?
A person who always does their duty/job will be rewarded.
Who tells Arthur to retrieve his sword for him for the tournament?
Sir Kay, his brother
Summoned
to call on/ to tell someone to come near
Predestined
Meant to be/ meant to happen
How do the passages present King Arthur's origin story differently? (+5 bonus points)
"King Arthur" describes how Arthur becomes king by chance, while "The Legends of King Arthur" suggests he was always meant to be king.