Atalanta's Race

Atalanta's Race

7th Grade

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Atalanta's Race

Atalanta's Race

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.9, RL.7.3, RL.4.4

+19

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In "Atalanta's Race," Atalanta's main conflict can be described as —

individual vs. nature

individual vs. technology

individual vs. individual

individual vs. self

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which paragraph introduces the initiating event (or the inciting event)?

"Hippomenes was nearly at the finish line. With every muscle Atalanta strained to catch up."

"To rid herself of suitors, Atalanta finally announced that she would marry the first man who could beat her in a footrace."

"Atalanta was even more stunning in motion than when she was still."

"Hippomenes and Atalanta were so speedy that they left no footprints on the ground."

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the resolution in the last paragraph of the story?

It shows that Hippomenes lost the race.

It shows that Atalanta still never wanted to marry.

It shows that Atalanta chose to let Hippomenes win.

It shows that Atalanta lost the race.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In 'Atalanta's Race,' what motivates Atalanta to challenge her suitors to a race?

A) Her desire to find a worthy husband

B) Her wish to remain unmarried

C) Her love for running

D) Her father's command

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which literary device is primarily used in the description of Atalanta's speed?

A) Metaphor

B) Simile

C) Personification

D) Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

A) The power of love

B) The importance of cunning over strength

C) The inevitability of fate

D) The value of perseverance

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does Hippomenes manage to win the race against Atalanta?

A) By running faster than her

B) By distracting her with golden apples

C) By using a shortcut

D) By asking the gods for help

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

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