Quiz on Arachne, Orpheus, and Midas

What was Arachne famous for?

• Singing

• Weaving

• Painting

• Writing

Who did Arachne challenge to a weaving contest?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Hera

• Hestia

Why did Arachne challenge Athena?

• To become queen

• To prove she was the best

• To gain immortality

• To become a goddess

What did Arachne weave in her contest with Athena?

• The fall of Troy

• The gods’ mistakes

• The creation of the world

• Athena’s birth

What happened to Arachne after the contest?

• She was turned into a spider

• She became a goddess of spiders and insects

• She won a prize for her greatness

• She died instantly - eaten by spiders

Why did Athena turn Arachne into a spider?

• She lost the contest as the crowd laughed at her

• Arachne’s tapestry mocked the gods

• Arachne attacked her violently

• She was jealous of Arachne’s beauty

Which creature symbolizes Arachne after her transformation?

• A bird

• A wolf

• A spider

• A snake

What lesson can be learned from the myth of Arachne?

• Always be the best at what you do

• Do not challenge the gods

• Hard work always pays off

• Beauty is more important than skill

What was Orpheus known for?

• His incredible strength

• His magical lyre playing

• His leadership in battle

• His wisdom

Who was Orpheus' wife?

• Eurydice

• Persephone

• Helen

• Pandora