Arachne and Athena

Which goddess did Arachne challenge to a weaving contest?

• Aphrodite. 
• Hera. 
• Athena. 

Why does Athena disguise herself as an old woman? 

• To take Arachne by surprise. 
• To get respect from Arachne. 
• To show Arachne she was better.
• To make Arachne feel sorry for her. 

Why does Athena become angry at Arachne at the beginning of the story?

• Arachne does not like Athena's weaving. 
• Athena does not like the way Arachne brags. 
• Athena does not like humans who weave well. 
• Athena does not like the challenge Arachne has given her. 

Which illustration would BEST match the end of the Arachne story? 

• A picture of Athena. 
• A picture of a woman weaving. 
• A picture of a spider in a web. 
• A picture of a beautiful weaving. 

Why was Athena angry at the progress she saw on Arachne's loom?

• The images were an insult to the god. 
• It was evident that Arachne was beating Athena in the competition. 
• She did not realize Arachne was so skilled. 
• The colors used were Athena's least favorite colors. 

Identify a character trait of Arachne.  

• foolish. 
• determined. 
• prideful. 
• confident. 

What is the main idea of "The Tangled Web?"

• Never boast about your abilities, or there may be consequences

• Arachne was an excellent weaver, but not near as good as Athena

• Athena challenged Arachne to a weaving contest after she boasted about her skills

• Arachne turned into a small spider after she made a weaving of the gods

What is the theme of "The Tangled Web?"

• Being boastful does not earn us respect, and it can lead to severe consequences.

• Being boastful is a good thing to do, especially when someone else is mad at you.

• Arachne and Athena were both very good weavers.

• When you make a god or goddess angry, you might get turned into an animal.

Why would Arachne depict the gods unpleasantly in her weaving? Choose the two best answers.

• Because she wanted to give them a kind gift.

• Because she wanted to make Athena angry.

• Because she was jealous of the gods.

• Because she wanted to impress Athena.

• Because she wanted the townspeople to dislike her.

Which character from "The Golden Touch" is most similar to Arachne from the "The Tangled Web?"

• The narrator

• The satyr

• Marigold

• King Midas