Catch Me If You Can Comprehension Quiz

The narrator says that most of the runners fall down during the race, exhausted. What does the word exhausted mean as it is used in the play?

• Weary from activity

• Out of balance

• In pain

• Empty

Which sentence best summarizes what happens during the race?

• Atalanta runs faster than everyone else.

• Atalanta tricks the other runners so she can win. 

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

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

Which pair of words best describe Young John?

• patient and calm

• funny and amusing

• eager and responsible

• fair and understanding

True or False: Atalanta does not like the king’s plan to find a husband for her.

• True

• False

Which word does not describe Atalanta?

• Princess

• Slow runner

• Clever

• Very handy

On page 208, Atalanta says, “They’re going to eat my dust!” What does Atalanta mean?

• The runners will eat the dirt on the ground.

• She will outrun everyone else in the race.

• The runners will get dust in their mouths while running.

• It will be really dusty during the race.

How do Young John and Atalanta celebrate their shared victory?

• Handshake

• Hug

• High-Five

• Bow

What happens at the end of the play?

• Atalanta goes to China and Young John goes to the Pyramids.

• The king travels to the Grand Canyon with the spectators.

• Atalanta and Young John get married.

• The king decides to hold a new race.

Which sentence best states the theme of the play?

• Working together helps people become friends.

• People should be allowed to plan their own lives.

• Children should listen to those with more experience.

• Traveling to different parts of the world is important.

What is the name of the character that gives the audience important information?

• Narrator

• King Henry

• Atalanta

• Young John