Atalanta's Race

Atalanta's Race

The story of a VERY fast princess!

Open Ended

Just like the other stories this week, Atalanta's Race is about a test. In the space below, write what you think the test will be.

Now, let's read the story Atalanta's Race!

Question Time!

• Answer the questions about the story.

• Be sure to answer before the time runs out!

• Yes, this is graded. :)

Multiple Choice

Where was the tree with the golden apples?

• Mt. Olympus

• Italy

• Cyprus

• Atlanta

Multiple Choice

Atalanta had sworn never to...

• lose a race.

• marry.

• do what her father said.

• steal one of the golden apples.

Multiple Choice

Why did Atalanta decide to have a contest?

• She really wanted to get married and thought it would be a good way to choose a husband.

• Her father wanted her to do it.

• She thought it would be a lot of fun.

• She was tired of young men pestering her to get married.

Multiple Choice

What happened to a young man who could not beat her?

• He was sent away from the kingdom forever.

• He had to give her 100 horses.

• He died.

• He had to give her a gift.

Multiple Select

Select ALL that are true about Hippomenes.

• Atalanta thought that he was young and handsome.

• He first thought that the runners were silly to risk their lives.

• He was sure that he could beat Atalanta without any trouble.

• He prayed to Venus for help.

• He was actually the son of Hermes, which made him fast.

Multiple Choice

True or False: Hippomenes ran faster than Atalanta.

• True

• False

Open Ended

What did Hippomenes do with the golden apples to help him win the race?

Open Ended

Why do you think that Atalanta was happy that she lost the race?

Poll

That's the end of the questions!

Which story was your favorite this week?

• The Sword in the Stone

• Khutulun

• Atalanta's Race

Now, close Quizizz and listen to your teacher's instructions to complete your next activity.