adapted from Myths and Legends of all Nations
by Logan Marshall
The boy Arthur was the son of King Uther Pendragon, but Uther had given him into the care of the enchanter Merlin, who had carried him to the castle of Sir Hector.
Merlin was a very wise man, and when King Uther died several years later, the noblemen asked his advice in choosing a new king.
The enchanter only replied that he should gather everyone together in St. Stephen's Church in London on Christmas Day.
As directed, the knights assembled into the churchyard; there they beheld a large block of stone, upon which rested a heavy anvil. The blade of a jeweled sword was sunk deeply into the anvil.
One of them discovered an inscription upon the hilt, which said that none but the man who could draw out the sword should ever rule in Uther's place. One by one they tried, but the sword was firmly imbedded.
Years later, Sir Hector traveled to London with his foster son, Arthur, and his own son, Sir Kay, who was to take part in his first tournament; however, Sir Kay had forgotten his sword.
"I will fetch it for you," cried the young Arthur, anxious to be of service.
He found Sir Kay's apartment locked, but he was determined to get a sword for his brother, and remembering the huge anvil he had seen in the churchyard, he hurried toward it. Grasping the hilt of the projecting sword, he drew it out easily.
"The king!" the people cried; for they knew that at last they had found a worthy successor to the good King Uther.
Select the correct location on the image.
Which student presents the best objective summary of "The Good King Arthur"?
A. Arthur becomes king because he is the only one able to remove the sword.
B. Arthur brings his forgetful brother a sword so he can compete
C. Arthur will make a great king because he is strong enough to remove a sword
D. Arthur became king because he was given magical powers
1 answer
The best objective summary of "The Good King Arthur" is:
A. Arthur becomes king because he is the only one able to remove the sword.
This option captures the main point of the story without adding subjective interpretation or details that are not central to the summary.
