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In "Atalanta, the Fleet-Footed Huntress," why is the king of Arcadia angry when Atalanta is born?

A.
Atalanta is a girl, and the king wanted a son.
B.
He is jealous of the attention Atalanta receives.
C.
He learns that Atalanta is destined to overthrow him.
D.
He knows that Atalanta is not his daughter.

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A

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The King of Arcadia is angry when Atalanta is born in the story "Atalanta, the Fleet-Footed Huntress" because Atalanta is a girl and the king wanted a son, a child who could take over his majesty.
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