In "Atalanta, the Fleet-Footed Huntress," why do so many of the men who wish to marry Atalanta suddenly decide that they are not feeling well or must return home before racing her?

A.
They are afraid of losing both the race with Atalanta and their lives.

B.
They realize that Atalanta is not as beautiful as she seems.

C.
Atalanta casts a spell on them that makes them change their minds about racing her.

D.
Atalanta reminds them that if she beats them in a race, they must marry her.

Question

In "Atalanta, the Fleet-Footed Huntress," why do so many of the men who wish to marry Atalanta suddenly decide that they are not feeling well or must return home before racing her?	
 
 A.
They are afraid of losing both the race with Atalanta and their lives.
 
 B.
They realize that Atalanta is not as beautiful as she seems.
 
 C.
Atalanta casts a spell on them that makes them change their minds about racing her.
 
 D.
Atalanta reminds them that if she beats them in a race, they must marry her.

poto · Answer

In the story the reason why the men change their minds is because they are afraid of losing their lives and the race.

poto · Answer

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