Atalanta's Race

What is the Main Problem of the Story?

• Atalanta didn't want to marry unless he could outrun her.

• Atalanta was running around Greece.

• Hippomenes didn't want Atalanta to marry anyone else.

• The Gods didn't want Hippomenes to marry Atalanta.

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How did Aphordities do to help Hippomenes?

• Aphordities used cupid to make them fall in love.

• Aphrodities gave Hippomenes food to eat.

• Aphrodities gave Hippomenes golden apples to slow her down.

• Aphrodities used her magic powers to make Hippomenes handsome.

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Who wins the race?

• Atalanta

• No one wins the race

• They both win the race

• Hippomenes

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How does the story end?

• The King ends this race and no one gets married

• Atalanta is upset that she is forced to marry

• Hippomenes and Atalanta are getting married

• Hippomenes lost his life

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What is the Theme or Morale of the story?

• Don't sacrifice your happiness for a man

• Don't run away from everything.

• Don't give up.

• Sometimes you need to slow down to see the love in front of you.

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