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King Arthur and knights of the Round Table

Stephen Colbourn

Point for Undertanding


1 1. The army of Uther attacked Tintagel Castle. What did the army of Uther do exactly?
Uthers army sat outside the castle and waited for the defenders to run out of food.

2. How was Uther able to enter Tintagel Castle?


Merlin changed the shape of Uther, so that Uther looked like Gorlois.

2 1. Who were Arthurs parents and why did he live with Sir Ector?
Arthurs parents were Uther and Igraine. But Uther promised to give his baby to Merlin, so Merlin took the baby, Arthur, to live with Sir Ector.

2. How did Arthur become King Of Britain?


Arthur became King of England by drawing the sword from the stone.

3 1. What was the difference between the Sword of Right and the Sword of Might? The Sword of Right was a symbol that Arthur was king. The Sword of Might was a battle sword.

2. How will Arthur know when to return Excalibur to the lake?


Arthur knew that he must return the sword when he saw the lake again.

4 1. Lancelot was the Champion Knight of Camelot. Explain the meaning of the word championin the story. Lancelot is the Champion Knight of Camelot because he is the bravest knight who fights on behalf of King Arthur.

2. Merlin and Nimu spoke to each other without words. How did they speak to each other?
Merlin and Nimu spoke to each other by magic or telepathy.

5 1. What did Nimu and Morgana want from Merlin? Nimu and Morgana wanted Merlins magic powers.

2. You must rule without my help. Why did Merlin say this to Arthur.

Merlin means that Arthur must rule by himself and not rely on Merlins magic or prophesies.

6 1. Why are these things important in this chapter. (a) An axe. (b) A bargain. (c) A green Ribbon. a) The Green Knight challenges the Knights of the Round Table to strike him with his own . axe. b) Sir Gawain makes a bargain with the Green Knight. Gawain agrees to strike at the Green . Knight first. Then after one year, go the castle of the Green Knight where he will strike at . Gawain. This is a terrible bargain as the Green Knight does not die. c) The Green Knights lady gives Gawain a small green ribbon. This is a sign to her lord that . Sir Gawain is an honourable knight and should not be killed.

7 1. What curse did the sorceress put on Sir Meliot? Sir Meliots wound could not be healed except by a cloth from the Chapel Perilous, and no man could enter the Chapel Perilous and live. 2. What curse did the sorceress put on Elaine? Elaine could not look at a man and live.

8 1. Explain the importance of the love potion in this story. Queen Isaud intended Iseult and King Mark to drink the love potion on their wedding day; Lancelot was reminded of his own impossible love affair with Guinevere. 2. I see a Black sail, said Iseult of the White Hands. Why did she say this? Iseult of the White Hands was jealous of Iseult the Fair.

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