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- 1. Multiple Choice
Arachne came from no great city, she lived in an obscure little village nestled in the countryside. The meaning of obscure is...busyhidden awaypopulatedembarrassing - 2. Multiple ChoiceArachne would boast about her weaving, stating that her work was far better than the goddess Athene. A synonym for boast is...humblescreambragexplain
- 3. Multiple ChoiceArachne was used to being wondered at, and she was immensely proud of the skill that had brought so many to look on her. The antonym (opposite) of this word is...remarkablyexceptionallyparticularlyslightly
- 4. Multiple ChoiceArachne indignantly said to the onlookers, "with my own ten fingers I gained this skill, and by hard practice from early morning till night. I never had time to stand looking as you lazy people do while another maiden worked!" Indignantly means all of the following except...displeasedpleasedannoyedangered
- 5. Multiple ChoiceBefore the group that was gathered there she would not give in; so pressing her pale lips together in obstinacy and pride, she led the goddess to one of the great looms and began weaving. The meaning of obstinacy is...accuracystubbornessfaithtruthfulness
- 6. Multiple Choice"At that the body of Arachne shriveled up, and her legs grew tiny, spindly, and distorted."
A synonym for the word shriveled is...WetAttractiveWrinkledPlump - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Athena angry at the progress she saw on Arachne's loom?The images were an insult to the god.It was evident that Arachne was beating Athena in the competition.She did not realize Arachne was so skilled.The colors used were Athena's least favorite colors.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Arachne and Athena have in common?Both goddessesBoth had the same fatherBoth were beautiful and smartBoth were very talented at weaving
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the strongest theme (universal statement of truth ) for "Arachne"?Too much pride can lead to one's downfall.People should listen to and respect the advice of their parents.Having talent does not warrant you to be disrespectful to your friends.Arachne should not have been arrogant because it led to her downfall.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy did people travel miles to see Arachne?she wove beautiful clothshe wove a spider's webto challenge Athenato become one of the gods
- 11. Multiple ChoiceBased on the selection, which of these does Athena probably value most?beautypriderespectlove
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich word does NOT describe Arachne?boastfultalentedcreativekind
- 13. Multiple ChoiceBased on this Greek myth, which of the following words is most likely the scientific name for a spider?WeaveroidArachnidBraggeriesspiderific
- 14. Multiple ChoiceInference: Why doesn't Athena just let Arachne kill herself as punishment?She is not angry at herShe wants to kill her laterShe wants her to be an example for other mortalsShe finally says sorry
- 15. Multiple ChoiceV. To try very hard to achieveStriveBoastFateindignantly
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat makes the story of Arachne and Athene a myth?It is a make-believe story whose characters are all gods and goddesses.It is a make-believe story with talking animals.It is a make-believe story that gives an explanation for something in nature.It is based on a true story of a woman who lived in ancient Greece.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe story of "Arachne" is an example of a creation myth. What "creation" does this myth explain?The creation of weavingThe creation of spidersThe creation of AtheneThe creation of pride
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich goddess did Arachne challenge to a weaving contest?Aphrodite.Hera.Athena.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Athena become angry at Arachne at the beginning of the story?Arachne does not like Athena's weaving.Athena does not like the way Arachne brags.Athena does not like humans who weave well.Athena does not like the challenge Arachne has given her.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhen Athena and Arachne compete in a weaving contest, it is a part of the story's ...Climax.Rising Action.Falling Action.Exposition.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Athena angry at the progress she saw on Arachne's loom?The images were an insult to the god.It was evident that Arachne was beating Athena in the competition.She did not realize Arachne was so skilled.The colors used were Athena's least favorite colors.
- 22. Multiple Choice
The text says, “In this way, no one would forget the lesson learned from Arachne’s misfortune. What is the meaning of “misfortune?
talented
bad luck
excitement
death
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is Athena the Goddess of?
Goddess of wisdom, craft, and war.
Goddess of power and strength.
Goddess of love.
Goddess of beautyThis is a wrong answer Goddess of beauty.
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