Atalanta

What tragic fate befell Meleager as a result of his love for Atalanta?

• a) He became a renowned hero and married Atalanta.

• b) He was cursed by the gods and died in a fit of rage.

• c) He lived a long and prosperous life, ruling over Calydon.

• d) He went on to join the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece.

Which sentence best summarizes what happens during the race?

• Atlanta runs faster everyone else.

• Atlanta tricks the other runners so she can win.

• Atlanta and Young John run together and tie for first place.

• Atlanta becomes upset that Young John is as fast as she is.

How was Young John different from the other young man?

• he wants to get to know Atalanta

• he wants to marry Atalanta

• he runs straight past Atalanta

• he wants to beat everyone

What is the name of the hero in today's read aloud?

• Aphrodite

• Atalanta

• Ares

What do Atalanta's parents want her to do at the beginning of the myth?

• Go get help from Apollo

• Go to Aphrodite for advice

• Get married

Hippomenes finally beats Atalanta in a footrace. How does he do this?

• He is faster than her

• He distracts her with golden apples

• Zeus gives him powers to beat Atalanta

• Atalanta beats Hippomenes

What makes Atalanta special or different from others?

• She is a skilled huntress and the fastest runner in the world.

• She is a goddess

• She is an immortal blessed by the gods

At the end of the myth, is Atalanta tremendously Happy or Sad that she married Hippomenes?

• She is very sad

• She is very happy

• She is very excited

• She is very angry

What was Atalanta famous for?

• Being a great dancer

• Being a great hunter

• Being a great runner

• Being a great singer

What did Atalanta's suitor Hippomenes toss out to distract her and win the race?

• Golden apples

• Golden bridle

• Golden figs

• Golden nuggets