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What did the ancient Greeks turn to in order to understand how the world operated?
books and encyclopedias
gods and goddesses
stories and legends
rulers and legends
What does the author describe in the article?
the role of mythology in ancient Greece
the importance of theater in ancient Greece
the origins of humankind according to Greek mythology
how ancient Greek myths changed over time
"[M]ythology was a significant influencing factor in the day-to-day lives of people of ancient Greece."
What evidence from the text supports this statement?
"Myths were [...] sometimes humorous and intriguing."
"[M]yths told people how to live, and how to tell right from wrong."
"[The ancient Greeks] didn't have televisions or the internet."
"Over time, myths changed, and their events and details varied[...]"
Based on the story, how can Arachne be described?
Humble and kind
Clever and generous
Talented and insecure
Vain and disrespectful
What is the main message of the story of Arachne?
The gods are immoral and foolish.
People should keep their talents secret.
People should not be vain or prideful
Gods and humans are equally talented.
"On the cloth, Arachne depicted the failings of the gods, portraits of the gods acting immorally and foolishly.
Athena, on the other hand, is said to have spun with sunbeams, the sky, the fields, and the clouds. She wove a tapestry that showed the gods in all their strength and glory, praising them for their splendor."
As used in this sentence, what does "depicted" mean?
praised
showed
prayed to
warned about
Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.
Athena challenged Arachne to a spinning contest ________ she was enraged that Arachne dared to compare herself to a goddess.
however
although
because
therefore
What did Athena do to Arachne at the end of the story?
banned Arachne from weaving again
stole Arachne's weaving loom
turned Arachne into a spider
declared Arachne a better weaver
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