Artemis and the Shadowed Forest Questions

What is the primary message Artemis delivers through her actions?

• The wild must be feared, not respected.

• Mercy is a sign of weakness in a god.

• Nature should be honored and not exploited.

• Transformation is punishment for all hunters.

Which textual evidence best supports the answer to Part A?

• “She cursed him with the ears of a deer…”

• “Prince Leontes rode into the forest with horn blasts and laughter.”

• “She drew an arrow tipped in moonlight…”

• “She stood tall before him, her bow in hand, eyes like cold stars.”

How does the use of metamorphosis in the story impact the reader’s understanding of Artemis’s power?

• It shows she prefers violence over mercy.

• It emphasizes her connection to nature and her control over it.

• It shows her resistance to confront mortals directly.

• It weakens her authority by relying on tricks.

What effect does Artemis’s curse have on Leontes beyond the physical?

• It prevents him from returning home.

• It causes him to suffer illness and hallucinations.

• It creates empathy and lasting remorse for his actions.

• It drives him to seek vengeance against the goddess.

Which TWO literary devices help create the eerie and reverent tone in the story?

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Imagery

• Symbolism

What is revealed about Artemis’s personality through her response to Leontes’s actions?

• She values mercy but enforces justice.

• She enjoys punishing mortals who enter her domain.

• She fears confrontation with mortal royalty.

• She believes all hunters should be banished.

Why is the setting of Arcadia important to the message of the story?

• It reflects a land of riches that Leontes seeks to claim.

• It symbolizes wildness, peace, and divine protection.

• It creates confusion and danger to raise suspense.

• It offers a political backdrop for Leontes’s betrayal.

What is the purpose of the transformation scene in the story?

• To create a moment of comic relief.

• To develop Artemis’s loyalty to Apollo.

• To showcase her dominance through fear.

• To reveal her wisdom in delivering justice through symbolism.

How does the conflict and resolution develop the theme of respecting nature?

• Artemis destroys the forest to stop future hunters.

• Artemis rewards Leontes for his bravery in entering the wild.

• Artemis uses a symbolic punishment to teach a lasting lesson.

• The forest drives Leontes mad with illusions.

What does Artemis’s punishment of Leontes suggest about her values?

• She prefers trickery over direct action.

• She values emotional understanding and protection over revenge.

• She believes all hunters are evil and should be cursed.

• She wants to rule the forest through fear and intimidation.