"Arachne," Characterization

(Choose all that apply) Which of the following are learned in the exposition of "Arachne."

• A. The setting is ancient times in a large Greek city.

• B. The nymphs begin to worship her ability for weaving

• C. Arachne sells her cloth at higher prices.

• D. Arachne's father is an incredibly talented color dyer of wool.

• Arachne works so hard she is even pale.

What happens right after Arachne insults the old woman?

• A. The old woman leaves immediately.

• B. The old woman starts to weave.

• C. The old woman changes into Athene.

• D. The old woman changes into a spider.

During the weaving contest, Athene weaves a warning to Arachne. What does Athene’s weaving show?

• A. the natural beauty of Greece

• B. what happens to mortals who compete against gods

• C. the miraculous powers of the gods

• D. humans being rewarded for respecting the gods

What is the effect of Athene’s touching the rope and then touching Arachne at the end of the myth?

• A. Arachne turns into a spider.

• B. Athene disappears.

• C. Arachne disappears.

• D. Arachne changes into an old woman.

Why does Arachne’s punishment fit her crime?

• A. She will no longer be able to spin.

• B. In her new form, she will live on and spin and weave.

• C. Everyone will fear her instead of admiring her.

• D. In her new form, she will be tiny.

Which character trait is the cause of Arachne’s downfall?

• A. silliness

• B. curiosity

• C. pride

• D. selfishness

Which of the following sentences about Arachne is a compound sentence?

• A. Arachne was a girl who became famous.

• B. She lived in Greece, and her father was a dyer of wool.

• C. Arachne was even more skillful than her father.

• D. The Greeks never forgot the contest.

Which 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.

Based on the selection, which of these does Athena probably value most?

• beauty
• pride
• respect
• love

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When Athena and Arachne compete in a weaving contest, it is a part of the story's ...

• Climax. 
• Rising Action. 
• Falling Action. 
• Exposition. 

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