Vocab #1
Good at doing things with one's hand; skillful. (adj)
Handy.
Character Action
14. Atalanta A. Wanted to marry the princess right away
15. King Henry B. Suggested a race to choose a husband
16. Young John C. Practiced every morning to win the race
17. The Messengers D. Spread news of the big race across the kingdom
C – Atalanta → Practiced every morning to win the race
B – King Henry → Suggested a race to choose a husband
A – Young John → "Wanted to get to know Atalanta"
D – The Messengers → Spread news of the big race across the kingdom
What is the genre of the story?
The genre of the story is a play.
☐ Atalanta was a princess who loved to cook more than anything else.
FALSE, SHE LIKES TO RUN RACES
Which sentence best summarizes what happens during the race?
a. Atalanta runs faster than everyone else.
b. Atalanta tricks the other runners so she can win.
c. Atalanta and Young John run together and tie for first place.
d. Atalanta becomes upset that Young John is as fast as she is
c. Atalanta and Young John run together and tie for first place.
Acting with a lot of love and admiration. (adv)
Adoringly.
What did Atalanta demand before agreeing to the marriage race?
A. That it be held in another kingdom
B. That only princes could race
C. That she be allowed to race too
D. That she pick the winner herself
C. That she be allowed to race too
There are 15-16 characters in the story.
☐ Atalanta agreed to marry the winner of a race.
✅ True – Ella aceptó casarse con quien ganara la carrera.
Which pair of words best describes Young John?
a. patient and calm
b. funny and amusing
c. eager and responsible
d. fair and understanding
d. fair and understanding
Having the skill to do what is needed. (adj)
Capable.
Instructions: Match the word with its definition.
10. “Handy” A. Someone who moves quickly on foot
11. “Spectator”B. A person who watches an event
12. “Determined” C. Able to fix or make things easily
13. “Runner” D. Having a strong desire to do something
C – Handy = Able to fix or make things easily
B – Spectator = A person who watches an event
D – Determined = Having a strong desire to do something
A – Runner = Someone who moves quickly on foot
What does Atalanta want to do instead of marrying?
Atalanta wants to travel the world instead of marrying.
☐ All the young men who raced were faster than Atalanta.
❌ False – Solo Young John logró seguirle el ritmo, los demás se agotaron.
Which sentence best states the theme of the play?
a. Working together helps people become friends.
b. People should be allowed to plan their own lives.
c. Children should listen to those with more experience.
d. Traveling to different parts of the world is important.
b. People should be allowed to plan their own lives
One that watches or observes. (n)
Spectator.
A title of honor used when speaking to or about a royal person (usually preceded by "His", or "Her", or "Your"). (n)
Highness.
How does the King decide to pick Atalanta's husband? Explain the rules.
The King decides to hold a race to pick Atalanta's husband. The winner will win the right to marry Atalanta.
☐ Young John refused to marry Atalanta without getting to know her first.
✅ True – Young John dijo que solo se casaría con ella si ella quería.
How do Young John and Atalanta celebrate their shared victory?
They high-five each other.
A condition of being unable or not willing to believe. (n)
Disbelief.
Why do you think Atalanta wanted to participate in the race herself?
Because she trusted her abilities and didn’t want to marry someone just because the king ordered it. She wanted to prove that she could win.
What does it mean to "not count your chickens before they hatch"? Hint: Page 206
It means to not depend on something that has not happened.
☐ At the end of the story, Atalanta and Young John decide to travel separately.
✅ True – Ella viajó a China y él fue a las Pirámides.
How does the story end? Was it a happy ending?
The King awards Young John the right to marry Atalanta, but instead the two become friends and go their separate ways. It was a happy ending for Young John and Atalanta because they got to do what they wanted in life but the King was unhappy.