The fictional portrayal of King Arthur emphasizes Responses A how many good laws King Arthur enacted.how many good laws King Arthur enacted. B the terrible tensions that ruined his court.the terrible tensions that ruined his court. C how magic, myth, and adventure surrounded this king.how magic, myth, and adventure surrounded this king. D the difficulties Arthur experienced in his marriage.the difficulties Arthur experienced in his marriage. Question 2 Based upon the information in the historical passage, which two statements best describe the actual King Arthur? Responses A It is very likely that the person known as King Arthur actually never existed.It is very likely that the person known as King Arthur actually never existed. B King Arthur was, without question, the greatest and most powerful king to ever rule England.King Arthur was, without question, the greatest and most powerful king to ever rule England. C King Arthur was chosen by the magical ritual of the sword in the stone to become King of England.King Arthur was chosen by the magical ritual of the sword in the stone to become King of England. D King Arthur may have been a minor warrior who fought in a few battles against the invading Saxons.King Arthur may have been a minor warrior who fought in a few battles against the invading Saxons. E King Arthur was the first person in England to institute the idea of democracy, evident in his creation of the Round Table.King Arthur was the first person in England to institute the idea of democracy, evident in his creation of the Round Table.

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For your first question about the fictional portrayal of King Arthur, the best response would be:

C: how magic, myth, and adventure surrounded this king.

This reflects the traditional themes found in Arthurian legend, where magical elements and adventure play significant roles.

For the second question based on the historical passage regarding the actual King Arthur, the two statements that best describe him would be:

A: It is very likely that the person known as King Arthur actually never existed.

D: King Arthur may have been a minor warrior who fought in a few battles against the invading Saxons.

These responses align with the scholarly view that King Arthur may have originated from folklore or historical figures rather than being a singular, fully historical king.