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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following supports the idea that Arachne had too much pride?
At least Arachne's fame became so great that people used to come from far and wide to watch her working.
Surely Athene herself must have taught her, people would murmur to one another.
Arachne was used to being wondered at, and she was immensely proud of the skill that had brought so many to look on her.
Praise was all she lived for, and it displeased her greatly that people should think anyone, even a goddess, could teach her anything.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which best expresses the mood between Athene and Arachne?
Arachne tells the crowd that she was good at weaving all on her own.
Angrily Arachne calls the old woman stupid and doesn't think the old woman has the right to say anything to her.
The old woman gives Arachne advice.
Athene tells Arachne that she should be happy just being the great spinner among mortals.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why is Arachne cursed at the end of the myth?
Arachne cheated in the weaving contest.
Arachne was more beautiful than Athene.
Arachne was a better weaver than Athene.
Arachne insulted Athena.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What do the goddess and the maiden want throughout the story?
to create a competition for the village
neither want to be well known
recognition for their great skills
all of the above
- 5. Multiple Choice
Arachne was a
Noblewoman
Apprentice
Slave
Self-taught weaver
- 6. Multiple Choice
Athena was the goddess of
Farming
Fabric
Wisdom
Love
- 7. 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.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceMany people who came to watch Arachne wondered if the goddess Athena had taught her to weave. Arachne's reaction to this wonderment suggests that she feels...Angry.Confident.Surprised.Worried.
- 9. Multiple Choice
One of the reasons that "Arachne" is considered a Greek myth is that it includes...
description of how something in nature came to be.
An obscure village.
The sudden appearance of a marvel of a marvel.
A conflict between characters.
- 10. 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.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Identify the BEST character trait to describe Arachne.
forgiving.
determined.
prideful.
confident.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceOne of Arachne’s greatest traits was her ability to spin wool. Based on this information, we can say that:she is remorsefulshe is gracefulshe is skillfulshe is beautiful
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a main problem Arachne faces in this story?Arachne is angry because people attributed her success to Athene.Arachne does not like the patterns that are woven in her finished work.Arachne can never pick just one type of pattern.Arachne always uses the same weaving pattern.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the main message or THEME of "Arachne”?
A Life can be easier if you strive to be the best.
B A competition can make you to become unlikable.
C Being competitive will force you to do better.
D Being boastful can lead to negative consequences.
- 15. 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 - 16. Multiple ChoiceArachne would boast about her weaving, stating that her work was far better than the goddess Athene. A synonym for boast is...humblescreambragexplain
- 17. 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
- 18. 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
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Arachne and Athena have in common?Both goddessesBoth had the same fatherBoth were beautiful and smartBoth were very talented at weaving
- 20. Multiple ChoiceBased on the selection, which of these does Athena probably value most?beautypriderespectlove
- 21. 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
- 22. 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
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