King Arthur Webquest

In Rodman Philbrick's Freak the Mighty, Kevin (aka "Freak") and Max imagine that they are knights of King Arthur's Round Table, and that they are going on adventures. Freak describes the legend of King Arthur to Max. Using this webquest, you will find information about King Arthur, and will answer the provided questions.

Answer these questions on a separate sheet of paper. You do not need to recopy each of the questions, but do make sure that you number your answers.


1.) How did Arthur become the king of England?

2.) Who is Merlin? How is he important to the King Arthur legend?


4.) Who was Guinevere?  Give three important details about her.

5.) Describe King Arthur's Round Table. What was its purpose?


7.) Describe Sir Lancelot and Sir Galahad. What is their relationship to one another
and to King Arthur?
Websites and Links:

History of Caerleon:

Arthurian Legend:

Legend of Excalibur:

Round Table:

The Quest for the Holy Grail: