The Coronation of Arthur

Merlin tells King Uther that his child is destined for glory and that he should bring him to Merlin. Merlin will have him baptized and given to foster parents who will reveal his identity at the proper time. Sir Ector is chosen to carry this out.

What advice does Merlin give to King Uther about his child's upbringing? Who is chosen to help carry this out?

Uther proclaims "I bestow on Arthur God's blessing and my own, and Arthur shall succeed to the throne on pain of forfeiting my blessing." If Uther hadn't said it, Arthur may not have become King.

What does Uther proclaim from his deathbed? Why would it be important for him to do this?

The cause of the unrest is King Uther's enemies trying to over-run his kingdom. It was wise that they followed Merlin's advice because Arthur could have been killed by the enemies and he is an easy target.

What is the cause of unrest in England during Arthur's childhood? Why was it wise to follow Merlin's advice from question #1 above?

The sign to reveal the true King of England is that the person had to pull out the sword out of the stone.

What is the sign that will reveal the true king of England?

Arthur goes back to the inn for Sir Kay because Sir Kay left his sword there and Arthur went to get it. He couldn't immediately achieve his goal because the landlord and his wife had left for the tourney and the door was locked. He goes to St. Pauls and grabs the sword out of the stone

Why does Arthur have to go back to the inn for Sir Kay? Why can't he immediately achieve his goal? What does he do instead?

He has to prove it 6 times. They are slow to accept him because he is so young and he has ignoble blood, and they think that he is a commoner.

How many times does Arthur have to prove he is the rightful king? Why are the barons so slow to accept him? What finally convinces them to do so?