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- 1. Multiple ChoiceArachne was famous for her...beautywealthskill at weavinggrace and speed
- 2. Multiple Choice
Athene is a...
wood nymph
weaver from another village
goddess
mortal
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following words describes Arachne?
prideful
humble
self-critical
wicked
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat advice does the old lady give Arachne?She teaches her how to mix colors in her weaving.She warns her not to boast that she is better than the gods.She encourages her to challenge Athene.She helps her find someone to marry.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What did Athene's weaving show?
Spiders
Mortals who made gods mad
Nymphs
Fig trees
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow did Athene react to Arachne's weaving?She became angry and hit Arachne.She conceded defeat.She was so mad she killed Arachne.She made Arachne a goddess.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThis myth explains the creation of:weaving competitionsolive treesspidersoverconfidence
- 8. Multiple Choice
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.
- 9. Multiple Choice
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.
- 10. Multiple Choice
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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