Arachne and Athena

Which word best describes Arachne’s reaction to the old women’s words of wisdom?

• 1. Frustration

• 1. Prideful

• 1. Fear

• 1. Envy

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Which lines from the poem best show why Athena got so upset with Arachne?

• 1. “And have our work judged side by side / To see who weaves the best.”

• “And spoke to the young weaver / Words so eloquent and wise.”

• “Scenes of gods and goddesses / In acts that brought them shame.”

• “And weaved from thread great tapestries / Each one a masterpiece”

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This poem is told from the point of view of

• 1. Athena

• 1. Arachne

• 1. A narrator

• 1. An old women

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Which pair of words best fits Athena as she is described in the poem?

• 1. Boastful and proud

• 1. Courageous and bold

• 1. Humorous and fun loving

• 1. Talented and short-tempered

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Athena appeared to Arachne in disguise right after Arachne–

• 1. Bragged about her weaving skills

• 1. Completed a tapestry for the gods

• 1. Challenged her to a weaving contest

• 1. Turned into a spider forever 

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 Read the lines from the poem. 

Arachne scoffed and laughed at them,

Bellowing to everyone,

“My skills surpass the gods’, you see,

I’ll never be outdone. “

What is the meaning of the word “surpass” in these lines?

• 1. Instruct

• 1. Exceed 

• 1. Impress

• 1. Anger 

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What is the primary message of this poem?

• Never trust an old lady.

• Gods and goddesses are always right.

• Your decisions can impact the rest of your life.

• Talent will always win over attitude.

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This poem is written in what type of form?

• narrative

• limerick

• ballad

• acrostic

This poem has

• repetition

• long lines

• a lot of figurative language

• a rhyme scheme

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The conflict of this poem is

• Arachne believes she can weave better than gods and goddesses.

• Arachne loves a challenge.

• Arachne befriends anyone she meets.

• Arachne wants to learn how to weave the most beautiful tapestries.

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