Unit 6 "Apollo's Tree" & "Arachne" quiz

In addition to her skill as a weaver, what makes Arachne's work so beautiful?

• A loom and shuttle that she made of special wood

• The friendly way that she allows visitors to help

• the skeins of wool her father dyes in beautiful colors

• a chair that makes it easy for her to weave quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does Apollo mean when he says that the wounds from Cupid's weapons are worse than those from his own arrows?

• Apollo's arrows cause people to run away, while cupid's arrows kill people.

• Apollo's arrows are deadly, but Cupid's arrows cause love that can't be attained.

• Cupid's arrows hurt serpents, but Apoloo's can harm everyone.

• Cupid's arrows work only on gods, while Apollo's work only on mortals.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Athena tries to give Arachne a final warning by--

• trying to explain again why Arachne should respect the gods

• asking the people to convince her that she is wrong

• praising Arachne for her wonderful weaving and going away

• weaving a design showing the suffering of people who challenge the gods

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What message do both "Apollo's Tree" and "Arachne" have in common?

• Being too proud can have negative consequences.

• Challenges happen often when dealing with gods.

• Mortals should be proud of their accomplishments.

• Gods and mortals should only live for praise.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7