Finding the King
ICSE · Class 6 · English Literature
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Who was King Uther Pendragon?
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King Uther Pendragon was the king of Britain who died without anyone knowing he had a son. His death led to a dispute among knights about who should become the next king.
Why was there a dispute after King Uther’s death?
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There was a dispute because no one knew that King Uther had a son named Arthur. Since the people didn’t know about Arthur, many knights wanted to become king themselves.
Who was Arthur, and why was he hidden?
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Arthur was the secret son of King Uther Pendragon. He was hidden to protect him from enemies who might harm him to take the throne. The magician Merlin took him to Sir Ector to be raised safely.
What role did Merlin play in Arthur’s life?
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Merlin was a wise magician who protected Arthur. He took baby Arthur to Sir Ector to raise him safely and later revealed Arthur’s true identity when the time came.
What did the inscription on the sword say?
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The inscription on the sword said: 'Whosoever pulleth this sword out of this stone is the rightful king of England.'…
What happened when knights tried to pull the sword from the stone?
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Many knights tried to pull the sword from the stone, but none could move it. This showed that none of them were the true king chosen by fate.
Why did Arthur go to the churchyard?
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Arthur went to the churchyard to get a sword for Sir Kay, who had forgotten his sword at the castle. He needed a sword quickly for the tournament.
Did Arthur know the importance of the sword when he pulled it?
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No, Arthur did not know the importance of the sword. He only wanted to help Sir Kay and thought the sword was just another weapon he could use.
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