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- 1. Multiple Choice
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.
- 2. Multiple Choice
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.
- 3. Multiple Choice
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.
- 4. Multiple Choice
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.
- 5. Multiple Choice
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.
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