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Merlin was a famous wizard who lived long ago in Britain. He is often shown wearing long robes and carrying a wooden staff. Many thought his magic was his greatest power, but his wisdom was even stronger.

People came from far away to ask Merlin for help. One of them was a boy named Arthur. Merlin helped Arthur learn to listen to others and make good choices.

One day, with help from Merlin's magic, Arthur pulled a sword from a stone. No one else in the kingdom could move it. This showed that Arthur was meant to be the true king.

With Merlin's help, Arthur grew into a good and wise king. "A true leader," Merlin said, "uses kindness before power."

When Merlin used magic, he used it to protect the kingdom or help someone in need. He knew magic could cause problems if it was used the wrong way. Because of this, Merlin became known as the wisest wizard of all.

Who was Merlin?
a king
a knight
a wizard
a wizard Where did Merlin live?
Britain
Egypt
Greece
Britain According to the story, which was stronger- Merlin's magic or his wisdom?
his magic
his wisdom
They're the same.
his wisdom Arthur was the only person who could move the sword from the stone.
True
False
It doesn't say in the story.
True Merlin is often shown wearing knights' armor.
True
False
It doesn't say in the story.
False Merlin believed kings should be kind.
True
False
It doesn't say in the story.
True When did Merlin use magic?
to play tricks
to scare people
to protect the kingdom and help people
to protect the kingdom and help people Why was Merlin known as the wisest wizard?
He could do great magic tricks.
He read a lot of books.
He used magic and wisdom carefully.
He used magic and wisdom carefully.

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