The Spider's Curse

Scene 1: Why does Athena disguise herself?

• to take Arachne by surprise

• to get respect from Arachne

• to show Arachne she was better

• to make Arachne feel sorry for her

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Scene 3: Many people who came to watch Arachne wondered if the goddess Athena had taught her to weave. Arachne’s reaction suggests that she feels . . . .

• confident

• angry

• surprised

• worried

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Scene 3-4: Choose THREE pieces of evidence that BEST support this statement: Arachne was warned not to speak ill of the gods, but she did not listen.

• Calista warns Arachne to be careful and says, "The gods do not like it when their gifts are not appreciated."

• Admiring Arachne's tapestries, the merchant says, "She has clearly been blessed by Athena."

• When Idmon tells Arachne she must show respect to the gods, Arachne says, "Why? It's not like the gods are so perfect."

• Right before the contest Arachne says, "How would it look if I backed down now?"

• When Arachne boasts that Athena herself could not make a better tapestry, a customer says, "Good lady, the gods do not take kindly to mortals who make such boasts."

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Scene 5: Why does Athena become angry at Arachne?

• 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.

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Scene 6: Why was Athena angry at the progress she saw on Arachne’s loom?

• It was evident that Arachne was beating Athene in the competition.

• She did not realize Arachne was so skilled.

• The images were an insult to the gods.

• The colors used were Athene’s least favorite colors.

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Which line from the play shows Arachne would have won the contest fairly?

• "Tears slide down Arachne's face."

• "Woven throughout at tiny gold threads that cause the cloth to glow almost magically."

• Her "tapestry portrays the gods and goddesses in all their glory."

• "And yet the tapestry is spectacular- every bit as magnificent as Athena's."

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One of the reasons that “Arachne” is considered a myth is that it includes

• gods and what they do.

• a contest between rivals.

• the sudden appearance of a marvel.

• a conflict between characters.

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This story suggests that Arachne will be best remembered for

• her great weaving abilities

• starting from humble beginnings

• being punished for claiming equality to the gods

• defying her father

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All of the following would be sufficient themes EXCEPT. . .

• Don't try to be more powerful than the gods.

• In order to achieve greatness, you must be the best.

• Don’t destroy yourself in your quest for greatness.

• Know your place in life.

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What quote below would be the climax?

• "What have you done?"

• "Athena's gray eyes narrow as they sweep over Arachne's tapestry."

• "She takes two quick strides, rips the tapestry from Arachne's hands, and dashes it to the ground."

• "I have changed my mind about your punishment. You shall weave for all eternity. With a loud crack, Arachne seems to vanish."

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