Arachne Myth Summary

What is Arachne's skill?

• baton twirling

• weaving

• singing

• storytelling

Where does Arachne say she got her gift from?

• the gods

• Mount Olympus

• she made a trade

• she was born with it

Why is Minerva upset with Arachne?

• She believes Arachne should thank the gods for her gift

• She thinks Arachne should weave fine things for the gods

• She thinks Arachne is prettier than her

• She thinks Arachne has given too much thanks to the gods for her gift

How does Minerva appear to Arachne?

• as a spider

• as poor, old woman

• as a clone of Arachne

• as a young, poor woman

Who won the weaving contest that Arachne challenged Minerva to?

• Arachne

• Minerva

• a young woman watching the contest

• an old woman who entered the contest by accident

How does Minerva react to Arachne winning the contest?

• she graciously congratulates Arachne

• she makes Arachne a goddess herself

• she angrily destroys the weaving and beats Arachne with it

• she weaves Arachne into the tapestry she made as a punishment

What does Arachne turn into at the end of the story?

• nothing, she stays the same

• a poor, old woman

• a spider

• Minerva