"The Story of Atalanta" By James Baldwin

"The Story of Atalanta" By James Baldwin

8th Grade

11 Qs

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"The Story of Atalanta" By James Baldwin

"The Story of Atalanta" By James Baldwin

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.3, RL.9-10.3, RL.8.5

+23

Standards-aligned

Used 3+ times

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivates Atalanta to participate in the race and how does this motivation reflect her character?

To prove herself

To gain wealth

To find a husband

To escape her past

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the story, how does Baldwin portray the view of gender roles through the character of Atalanta?

Showing her as a traditional housewife

Illustrating her strength and independence

Making her dependent on men

Portraying her as weak

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be inferred about Atalanta's feelings towards love and marriage based on her actions in the race?

She is eager to get married

She sees love as a distraction

She fears commitment

She believes love is essential for happiness

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the author use imagery to enhance the reader's understanding of the race?

Describing the colors of the competitors

Detailing the sounds of the crowd

Illustrating the physical appearance of Atalanta

Depicting the landscape of the race circuit

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What statement best summarizes the conflict Atalanta faces throughout the story?

She struggles with her identity as a woman

She races against time to win the race

She must choose between love and independence

She fights against social expectations

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do the other competitors play in the development of Atalanta's character?

They encourage her to win

They represent her greatest challenges

They distract her from her goals

They serve as her allies

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Baldwin's use of dialogue contribute to the tone of competition in the text?

It shows the characters agreeing with each other

It highlights their fears and doubts

It reveals their motivations and strategies

It distracts from the main plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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