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1.In "Atalanta, the Fleet-Footed Huntress," why does Hippomenes throw the golden apples that Aphrodite gave him over his shoulder?

A.
He wants to insult and mock Aphrodite.

B.
He thinks that doing so will make him run faster.

C.
He wants to distract and slow down Atalanta.

D.
He has no use for the golden apples.


2.In "Damon and Pythias," why does Damon offer to take Pythias's place in prison?

A.
Damon knows that his offer will make the king rethink Pythias's sentence.

B.
Pythias begs Damon to take his place.

C.
Damon and Pythias believe the king will set them free.

D.
Damon trusts that Pythias will return if he can.


3.Which is an example of a character's conflict with his or her own thoughts or feelings?

A.
Theseus's decision to slay the Minotaur versus Ariadne's loyalty to her father

B.
Atalanta's desire to defeat Hippomenes versus the pity she feels for him

C.
Baucis's wish to live peacefully with her husband versus her neighbor's cruel treatment of strangers

D.
Pythias's decision to stand up to the king versus his sense of honor and justice


4.Which is an example of one character's conflict with another?

A.
The king's imprisonment of Pythias when Pythias dares to stand up to him

B.
Theseus's efforts to grow strong in order to learn about his father

C.
King Aegeus's death after he sees the ship with its black sail

D.
Atalanta's confidence in her ability to kill the great wild boar


5.Which is a theme of "How Do I Love Thee"?

A.
Love is more valuable than gold.

B.
Love demands action from one's beloved.

C.
Love can last forever.

D.
Love can defeat hate.


6.According to the poem "Friendship," which is true about friendship?

A.
It resolves conflicts between nations.

B.
It lifts the spirits of others.

C.
It prevents people from making mistakes.

D.
It can exist between people and animals.

Answer 1

The provided answers address the character motivations and conflicts in various literary pieces, as well as the themes of love and friendship in the specified poems.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answers to Literature Questions

Hippomenes throws the golden apples to distract Atalanta, making her slow down.

Damon offers to take Pythias's place in prison because of the trust he has that Pythias will return.

Atalanta's conflict with her emotions is an example of a character's conflict with their own thoughts or feelings.

The king's imprisonment of Pythias is an example of one character's conflict with another.

The poem "How Do I Love Thee" suggests that love can last forever.

According to the poem "Friendship," friendship lifts the spirits of others.

Answer 2

This story explains the proverb “Small acts of kindness will be rewarded greatly” and how anyone regardless of their size and appearance, can make a major impact in certain situations. This tale can teach your child to appreciate others and create a helping tendency in their minds.