Atalanta's Race — Questions and answers

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What happened to the young men who lost the race against Atalanta?

Choices

  1. They had to become servants
  2. They were sent away from Arcadia forever ✓
  3. They were forced to marry someone else
  4. They were put in prison

Answer: They were sent away from Arcadia forever

From page 3

What was the name of the stranger who arrived in Arcadia and decided he had to try to race Atalanta?

Choices

  1. Hippomenes ✓
  2. Theseus
  3. Hercules
  4. Perseus

Answer: Hippomenes

From page 4

To which goddess did Hippomenes pray for help to win Atalanta's race?

Choices

  1. Hera
  2. Demeter
  3. Athena
  4. Aphrodite ✓

Answer: Aphrodite

From page 5

What did Aphrodite give Hippomenes to help him win the race against Atalanta?

Choices

  1. A magical sword
  2. A shield that shone brightly
  3. Three perfect, heavy apples ✓
  4. A pair of winged sandals

Answer: Three perfect, heavy apples

From page 6

What did King Iasus do to signal the start of the race between Atalanta and Hippomenes?

Choices

  1. He blew a loud horn
  2. He let a white flag drop ✓
  3. He shouted a command
  4. He fired an arrow into the sky

Answer: He let a white flag drop

From page 7

What did Atalanta do when she saw the first golden apple thrown by Hippomenes?

Choices

  1. She turned and ran to snatch it up ✓
  2. She kicked it off the track
  3. She ignored it and kept running
  4. She told Hippomenes to pick it up

Answer: She turned and ran to snatch it up

From page 8

What happened when Hippomenes threw his last apple far into a field during the race with Atalanta?

Choices

  1. Atalanta caught it in mid-air and kept running
  2. Atalanta ignored it and crossed the finish line first
  3. Atalanta tripped over it and fell
  4. Atalanta swerved to find it, letting Hippomenes win ✓

Answer: Atalanta swerved to find it, letting Hippomenes win

From page 9

What did Atalanta and Hippomenes become after they forgot to thank Aphrodite?

Choices

  1. Two magnificent lions ✓
  2. Two tall trees
  3. Two graceful birds
  4. Two swift horses

Answer: Two magnificent lions

From page 10