Arachne

1. According to the story, what is the favorite tree of Athena?

• a. myrtle

• b. pomegranate

• c. olive

2. What sensory image is revealed in the statement below?

“ At that the body of Arachne shriveled up; and her legs grew tiny, spindly, and distorted.”

• a. touch

• b. hearing

• c. sight

3.Arachne was well known for her?

• golden voice

• beauty

• weaving skill

4.What can you infer on the attitude of Arachne as she spoke to the old woman?

• She is very arrogant.

• She is very respectful.

• She is very amicable.

5.Who is the old woman in the crowd?

• Arachne

• Athena

• Olivia

6.What did Arachne weave into her pattern?

• a pattern of scenes which showed evil or unworthy actions of the gods,

• a border of twined branches of the olive

• mortals who had tried to strive with gods and pictures of the awful fate that had overtaken them.

7.What happened to Arachne in the end?

• Athena praised for her weaving skill.

• Athena turned Arachne into a spider.

• Arachne became a goddess.

Arachne's roughened fingers implies?

• marvelous life

• hard work

• abnormalities

9.The synonym of hubris is___

• excessive pride

• humility

• arrogance

10.What can be inferred in the statement , “Arachne was a maiden who became famous throughout Greece, though she was neither wellborn nor beautiful and came from no great city.”

• Arachne was born rich and famous.

• Arachne came from a famous city in Greece.

• Arachne lived in an unknown city in Greece but became well known.