Atalanta: The Fastest Princess

Who were Atalanta's parents?

• A king and a queen

• A farmer and a baker

• A knight and a lady

• A wizard and a witch

Where did Atalanta's family live?

• In a large city

• In a peaceful little corner of Greece

• In a forest

• On a mountain

What was Atalanta known for being the fastest at?

• Swimming

• Climbing

• Running

• Jumping

What did Atalanta's parents want her to do when she reached a certain age?

• Travel the world

• Become a teacher

• Get married

• Build a castle

Why did Atalanta's parents want her to get married?

• To have a big wedding party

• Because ruling the land is too big a job for one person

• To make new friends

• To learn new skills

What was Atalanta's response to her parents about marriage?

• She wanted to marry immediately

• She wanted to wait until she found someone she wished to marry

• She wanted to become a queen first

• She wanted to travel instead

What did Atalanta suggest she could do instead of marrying to help rule the country?

• Ask wise men or women to help her

• Build a bigger palace

• Learn magic

• Travel to other kingdoms

What qualities did Atalanta possess?

• She was a skilled cook and singer

• She was intelligent, beautiful, and a skilled huntress

• She was a talented artist and dancer

• She was a brave warrior and sailor

What was the kingdom like where Atalanta lived?

• Large and wealthy

• Small and peaceful

• Busy and noisy

• Cold and snowy

What did Atalanta's parents think about her decision not to marry immediately?

• They were happy

• They were surprised

• They were angry

• They were indifferent