1) Which of the following details helps the reader understand that the story is a myth? a) Atalanta is a beautiful girl that can run fast.  b) Melainion could not beat Atalanta in a foot race. c) The story takes place beside a river in the forest. d) Atalanta runs faster than any deer in the forest. 2) In paragraph 3, what does the word unwell mean? a) Not well b) Able to be well c) One who is well d) To make well 3) Which sentence best describes Melainion and Atalanta's relationship? a) Melainion loves Atalanta, but she loves someone else. b) Atalanta is jealous of Melainion because he has golden apples. c) Atalanta is charmed by Melainion's good looks and cleaver tricks. d) Melainion and Atalanta are happily married, but they miss their days of running in the forest. 4) Where was Melainion when Atalanta decided to let him win the race? a) near the starting line, waiting to begin the race b) running on the path, nearing the finish line c) in some tall grass, standing beside the river d) in a clearing in the forest, celebrating his victory 5) What can the reader conclude about Atalanta? a) She could not run faster than Melainion. b) She was tired of running. c) She wanted a husband that could run faster than all other men. d) She allowed Melainion to win the race. 6) Why did Melainion carry the three golden apples in his clothes? a) He wanted to hide them from Atalanta. b) His clothes were designed to safely carry fruit. c) He has carried golden apples with him since childhood. d) He wanted to hide them from thieves during the race. 7) What was happening when Melainion threw the first golden apples onto the path? a) Atalanta was nearing the finish line. b) Atalanta was running just behind Melainion, about to pass him on the path. c) Another loud and fast youth was trying to beat Atalanta in a race to the river. d) A real apple was rolling down a slope toward the river. 8) Why is it important that Melainion has three golden apples in the story? a) The apples are magical and cause Atalanta to lose the race. b) The apples are heavy and cause Melainion to run slowly. c) The apples are a clever way to distract Atalanta during the race. d) The apples are famous throughout Greece. 9) Which sentence from the story best explains why Atalanta decides to race the men who want to marry her? a) She loved shiny gold objects, so she picked up the precious fruit. b) She knew she would have to find a way to change their minds. c) A handsome and loud youth began running with all of his strength. d) Melainion wouldn't be talked out of racing, though. 10) Read the lines from paragraph 9: Atalanta spied the apple rolling toward the water. How it flashed in the sunlight! The author uses this language to show that - a) Atalanta is fascinated by the apple. a b) Atalanta will lose the race. c) the sun is hot d) the apple is rotten

Series 8 Comp 1 "A Race to the Alter"

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