Atalanta the Female Warrior

Which detail from "Atalanta, the Fleet-Footed Huntress" best conveys the theme "How one behaves is more important than one's gender"?

• Atalanta falls for Hippomenes's trick of throwing the apples because she has become interested in him.

• Atalanta takes is always kind and never allows the taunts of others to keep her from running and hunting.

• Many warriors choose to race against Atalanta, thinking they can outrun her and win her heart.

What is a theme of "Atalanta, the Fleet-Footed Huntress"?

• A life's goal is to live happily ever after.

• Some prizes aren't worth winning.

• How one behaves is more important than one's gender.

• It's important to treat others kindly.

Which sentence uses a word incorrectly?

• Writers don't tell you the theme of a story directly—you have to analyze the text to find it.

• Many English words have Greek or Latin roots.

• The speakers have blown out on my stereotype—time for a new one.

Which sentences uses a word incorrectly?

• Walking on ice without proper footwear can be treacherous.

• Suffixes appear at the beginning of words.

• She hoped her blunder wouldn't be noticed by her teammates.

How does the king of Calydon contribute to the central conflict in "Atalanta: the Fleet-Footed Huntress"? Remember, Atalanta's main conflict is man vs. society!

• He suggests that Atalanta is not strong enough to hunt; this shows that her society perceives women as weak.

• He forces the men to hunt with Atalanta; this shows that he is a tolerant and accepting man.

• He encourages Atalanta to sew with the women instead of hunt; this puts Atalanta at odds with the expectations of society.