IDENTIFYING DETAILS
What was the name of Arthur’s new castle?
Why did Arthur build Camelot?
Enemies were attacking his country, so he needed a better place from which to protect it.
Why did Arthur leave Merlin and Kay at Camelot?
He trusted them to keep the castle and its people safe while he was away.
Was Arthur a brave leader? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
He rode into the battle even though the enemy was winning.
“Arthur and his army often fought battles to help their allies.” What does allies mean in this passage?
People who support and help one another.
Who stayed at Camelot when Arthur went to fight?
Merlin and Kay
Why did King Leodegrance need Arthur’s help quickly?
A strong enemy was attacking his small army.
Why did Arthur and his men go to the top of a hill before entering the battle?
They wanted to observe the battle and understand what was happening.
Was building Camelot a good decision? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Arthur built Camelot in a place from which he could protect his country better.
“They helped King Leodegrance’s army defeat the enemy.” What does defeat mean in this passage?
Beat
Where was Camelot built?
To the west of Uther’s old castle.
Put these events in the correct order:
A. Arthur saw the enemy’s black helmets.
B. A strong enemy attacked King Leodegrance.
C. Arthur rode into battle.
D. The enemy was defeated.
B, A, C, D.
What does Arthur’s command, “The enemy are winning—let’s go, men!” tell us about his character?
It shows that Arthur was brave, decisive and ready to act quickly.
Merlin and Kay stayed at the castle while Arthur was away. What does this suggest about Arthur's plan? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Arthur’s plan was responsible and carefully organised. He left Merlin and Kay at Camelot to protect the castle and the people while he went to fight.
"Arthur will lead us through "Arthur will lead us through these difficult times." What does 'these' refer to?
When the Saxons and other enemies were attacking the country.
Why did King Leodegrance need help quickly?
A strong enemy was attacking his small army.
Why did Arthur decide to ride into battle immediately?
He saw that the enemy was winning and that King Leodegrance’s army needed help.
Arthur and his men could see many black helmets from the hill. What could they infer from this?
The enemy had a large army.
Arthur was supportive. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Arthur was willing to fight to help his allies when they were in danger.
The people said, “Together, we can protect the peace.” What does this phrase mean in the passage?
Working together to keep the country safe and prevent further danger or fighting.
What two things did Merlin and Kay protect?
They protected Camelot and the people who lived there.
If Arthur had taken Merlin and Kay with him, what new problem might his solution have created?
Camelot and its people might have been left without enough protection.
“Arthur will lead us through these difficult times. Together, we can protect the peace.” How did the people probably feel about Arthur?
They trusted him.
Was leaving Merlin and Kay at Camelot a wise decision? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
Yes. They protected the castle and the people while Arthur was away.
Which word best describes Leodegrance’s need for help: ordinary, urgent, secret or optional? Explain using evidence.
Urgent, because a strong enemy was attacking his small army and he needed help fast.