Catch me if you can

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of events from the beginning to the end of the play?

• race announcement

• Atalanta practices running

• Atalanta's father decides to find her a husband

• Young John and Atalanta cross the finish line side by side

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What is the best summary of the play based on the events and characters described?

• Atalanta's father insists on choosing her husband for her, but she wants to explore the world. They agree to a race, and Young John surprises everyone by finishing side by side with Atalanta, ultimately becoming a good friend.

• Atalanta, who is known for her running skills, agrees to a race to determine her future husband, despite her father's wishes. Young John, one of the runners, impressively finishes alongside Atalanta, leading to a surprising outcome.

• Atalanta, a talented and independent princess, embarks on a race to find a husband, and Young John surprisingly finishes side by side with her, sparking a new friendship.

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CCSS.RL.4.10

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How do the characters Atalanta and Young John change in the play?

• Atalanta becomes less interested in exploring the world, and Young John becomes more determined to marry her.

• Atalanta becomes more open to the idea of marriage, and Young John becomes more interested in traveling.

• Atalanta remains stubborn about not getting married, and Young John loses interest in her. They travel the world.

• Atalanta becomes less competitive, and Young John becomes more competitive.

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What is the climax of the story?

• When Atalanta and Young John first meet.

• When King Henry decides to hold a race.

• When Atalanta and Young John cross the finish line side by side.

• When Atalanta decides to explore the world after the race.

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Draw a scene that could happen at the end of the story.

What is the main problem/plot that arises in the story, and how is it resolved?

• The main problem is that Atalanta doesn't want to get married, and it is resolved when she decides to marry Young John.

• The main problem is that Atalanta wants to get married, and it is resolved when she wins the race.

• The main problem is that Atalanta's father wants her to get married, and it is resolved when Young John decides not to marry her.

• The main problem is that Atalanta and Young John can't run as fast as the wind, and it is resolved when they practice and become better runners.

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Match the following

• Authoritative

• Atalanta

• Hopeful

• Young John

• Determined

• The Five Young Men

• Skilled

• King Henry

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What happens in the resolution of the play "Atalanta and the Young Man"?

• The race ends in a tie between Atalanta and Young John.

• Atalanta chooses one of the five young men to marry.

• Young John wins the race and marries Atalanta.

• Atalanta decides not to get married and wants to see the world.

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What evidence from the play supports the idea that Atalanta and Young John had a strong friendship by the end of the story?

• Atalanta and Young John started arguing during the race.

• Atalanta refused to speak to Young John after the race.

• Atalanta and Young John crossed the finish line together and high-fived each other.

• Atalanta decided to marry a different suitor who won the race.

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