The Sword in the Stone — Questions and answers

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What happened in England after King Uther Pendragon passed away?

Choices

  1. A new king was immediately chosen by the wise men.
  2. All the disagreements in the country suddenly stopped.
  3. The common folk felt very happy and secure.
  4. The land had no king, and many lords grew restless. ✓

Answer: The land had no king, and many lords grew restless.

From page 1

What did the wizard Merlin tell the lords and bishops in London?

Choices

  1. A true king would be revealed by a miraculous sign on Christmas morning. ✓
  2. He would personally choose the next king of England.
  3. The kingdom would have no king for many more years.
  4. The next king would be chosen by a vote of all the lords.

Answer: A true king would be revealed by a miraculous sign on Christmas morning.

From page 2

What appeared in the churchyard on Christmas morning, as Merlin foretold?

Choices

  1. A golden crown floating in the air above the main altar.
  2. A large, empty throne waiting for the new ruler.
  3. A great marble stone with a sword plunged into an anvil on top of it. ✓
  4. A magical book that would name the next king of England.

Answer: A great marble stone with a sword plunged into an anvil on top of it.

From page 3

Who lived with Sir Ector in a peaceful corner of the kingdom?

Choices

  1. His son, Sir Kay, and his foster son, Arthur. ✓
  2. Only his son, Sir Kay, who was a knight.
  3. His foster son, Arthur, and a wise old wizard.
  4. Many knights and ladies from London.

Answer: His son, Sir Kay, and his foster son, Arthur.

From page 4

What was Sir Kay mostly focused on during the ride to London?

Choices

  1. He was focused on the quiet calls of the birds.
  2. He was focused on the prophecy of the sword in the stone.
  3. He was focused on watching the animals in the snow.
  4. He was focused on the thought of the tournament. ✓

Answer: He was focused on the thought of the tournament.

From page 5

What did Sir Kay realize he had forgotten when they arrived in London?

Choices

  1. He had forgotten his armor at Sir Ector's manor.
  2. He had forgotten to pack provisions for the journey.
  3. He had forgotten his sword back at their lodgings. ✓
  4. He had forgotten his horse at the tournament grounds.

Answer: He had forgotten his sword back at their lodgings.

From page 6

Why could Arthur not get Sir Kay's sword from their lodgings?

Choices

  1. He forgot where their lodgings were located in London.
  2. The house was firmly locked, and no one was home. ✓
  3. Sir Kay had hidden the sword in a secret place.
  4. The sword had already been taken by another knight.

Answer: The house was firmly locked, and no one was home.

From page 7

What did Arthur do when he saw the sword in the stone in the churchyard?

Choices

  1. He pulled the sword out of the stone and anvil easily. ✓
  2. He read the words on the hilt of the sword carefully.
  3. He asked a knight nearby if he could borrow the sword.
  4. He decided to leave the sword for someone else to find.

Answer: He pulled the sword out of the stone and anvil easily.

From page 8

What did Sir Kay do when Arthur gave him the shining blade?

Choices

  1. He thanked Arthur and gave the sword back to him.
  2. He told Arthur that the sword was not his to take.
  3. He immediately went to the tournament to joust with it.
  4. He went to Sir Ector and claimed he had pulled the sword from the stone. ✓

Answer: He went to Sir Ector and claimed he had pulled the sword from the stone.

From page 9

What happened after Arthur pulled the sword from the stone multiple times?

Choices

  1. Arthur gave the sword back to the church for safekeeping.
  2. Sir Kay was crowned king instead of Arthur.
  3. The people cried out, 'Arthur is King! Arthur is King!' ✓
  4. The lords and bishops decided to try pulling the sword again.

Answer: The people cried out, 'Arthur is King! Arthur is King!'

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