Question

1. Act I is important to the dramatic action of the play because it introduces a conflict -

within Atalanta over whether she should hold a race
within Atalanta over whether and whom she should marry
between Atalanta and the young men of Athens over who is the fastest
between Atalanta and Chloe over who should finish the wedding gown

Answer 1

B). Within Atalanta over whether and whom she should marry.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context of 'Race For Atlanta,' the Act I of the play is considered significant from the aspect of dramatic action in the play as it initiates an inner conflict 'within Atlanta regarding whether and whom she should marry.' This eventually leads to a series of events in the play and convey the central idea of 'the denial of the due rights to women for seeking adventure and fun.' They were rather expected to stay indoors and Atlanta's conflict displays this effectively. Thus, option B is the correct answer.