Synonyms
What is a synonym of confronted?
Faced
When did stories about Arthur start appearing?
6th Century
Why are the Barons and nobles fighting each other for the crown of England?
King Uther without leaving behind a known heir
When Sir Ector finds out where Arthur got the sword, how does he test Arthur?
He has him pull the sword out of the stone again, after both him and Kay can not
Who is Arthur?
A boy born out of trickery, and sent to live with Sir Ector and Sir Kay until his prophesy comes true
What is the synonym for coronation?
Crowning of a ruler
The round table is associated with the ideals of (two things)
Friendship and chivalry
What does the inscription on the sword say?
Who pulls this sword out of this stone and anvil is rightways king born of all Britain
How do Sir Ector and Sir Kay react when they realize that Arthur is the true king?
They kneel before him, and Sir Ector tells him about his birth and upbringing.
Who is Merlin?
A wizard that mentors Arthur and put the sword in the stone in the first place
what is the synonym for ignoble?
Not noble?
What did you become after being a page and before becoming a knight?
A squire
Why is a sword a symbol of leadership?
The sword is a powerful weapon and is used to fight and defend, both actions valued in this society
Why don't the dukes and barons accept that Arthur is the true king?
Because he is very young and not of noble birth
Who is Sir Ector?
The man that raised Arthur his "dad'
what is a synonym for inscription?
something engraved
In which city did the 'sword in the stone' appear?
London
When no one can pull the sword from the stone how will it be determined who will be king?
A tournament will be held on New Years day
What happens to make the dukes and barons finally accept Arthur as king?
After Easter Arthur again pulls the sword from the stone and the commoners call for him to be named king
Who is Sir Kay
Arthur's "brother"
what is a synonym for tumultuous?
noisy
What is the name of the Lady of Shalott in earlier versions of the story?
Elaine
Where does Arthur find a sword for his brother?
He finds the sword in a stone in the churchyard and pulls it out
When was Sir Kay knighted?
At All Hallowmass
Who is King Uther of England?
Arthurs biological father