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Athene is a...
wood nymph
weaver from another village
goddess
mortal
Which of the following words describes Arachne?
prideful
humble
self-critical
wicked
What did Athene's weaving show?
Spiders
Mortals who made gods mad
Nymphs
Fig trees
What is the theme of this myth?
A life can be easier if you strive to be the best.
A competition can make you to become unlikable.
Being competitive will force you to do better
Being boastful can lead to negative consequences.
How is Arachne affected when she hears that people believe Athena taught her how to weave?
It insults Arachne and drives her to challenge Athene.
It flatters Arachne and causes her to become too prideful.
It angers Arachne, as her father is the one who taught her.
It causes Arachne to become overconfident in her own abilities.
How does the resolution of the Greek myth “Arachne” by Olivia E. Coolidge address the central conflict?
It resolves the conflict between humans and nature by making Arachne a part of nature.
It resolves the conflict between a human and a god by demonstrating Arachne’s insignificance and inferiority.
It resolves the conflict between humans and nature by showing how much Arachne is like an animal.
It resolves the conflict between a human and a god by allowing Athena and Arachne to compete as equals.
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