Step up to TEKS: Arachne

1. The information helps the reader understand the debtor in paragraph 4 means

• A gulity of neglect
• B person who owes money
• C person who owes recognition
• D borrower of ideas

2. What is the meaning of reverence in paragraph 11

• F. with admiration
• G with respect
• H with amazement
• J with dread

3. The actions of Arachne in paragraph 15 are signficant because they show that

• A she depends on her weaving to keep her safe from Athena's wrath
• B her relationship with the gods is intense
• C her attitude towards the gods will be her undoing
• D she is more interested in herself

4. Based on the information throughout the story, how does Arachne feel about Athena?

• F Arachne appericates the fact that Athena is accomplished in arts and crafts.
• G Arachne fears that Athena would punish her as Orion was punished by the Gods
• H Arachne is angered that the nymphs offered Athena respect that Arachne does not think she deserves
• J Arachne is insulted because Athena thinks she is superior to Arachne and all other humans

5. The author can conclude that the story is ( select 2 answer choices)

• a myth
• gods
• an adventure story
• legend
• Select 2nd answer (do NOT select this check box)

6. The author's use of third person omniscient point in this story enables the reader to

• F. determine the narrator's part in the story
• G. understand all of the character and situations
• H. focus on the rivarly between narrator and Arachne
• J. know only what is going on inside of the heart and mind of Athena

7. What is the best summary of paragraphs 13-16? (Review the complete answer on your PDF)

• F. Athena creates webs with lifelike images that show mercy on her part.
• G. Athena goes to where Arachne lives and challenges her to a weaving contest
• H. Arachne creates a web full of disrespect for the gods
• J. Athena and Arachne start to weave.

8. Why is Athena's response to Arachne's weaving important to the story?

• A. Athena's pride made her blind to Arachne's talent
• B. Athena's admiration caused her to become overconfident
• C. Athena's anger got in the way of her weaving
• D. Athena's humiliation led to Arachne's ruin