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.

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.

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

Based on your understanding of the text, what does Atalanta challenge all her would-be husbands to do?

• Win a race against her

• Give fabulous gifts to Atalanta's father

• Fight her and win in order to marry her

• Run a race against a god or goddess

Read this paragraph in "Atalanta's Race." This description suggests that Atalanta —

• is independent.

• is careless.

• is outgoing.

• is timid.

What is the main theme of 'Atalanta's Race'?

• A) The power of love

• B) The importance of speed

• C) The consequences of pride

• D) The value of cunning

Who assists Hippomenes in winning the race against Atalanta?

• A) Zeus

• B) Hera

• C) Aphrodite

• D) Athena

What does Atalanta use to challenge her suitors?

• A) A sword

• B) A race

• C) A riddle

• D) A dance

What literary device is primarily used in 'Atalanta's Race' to describe the race?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

What is the outcome if a suitor loses the race against Atalanta?

• A) He must leave the kingdom

• B) He is put to death

• C) He becomes her servant

• D) He is banished to an island