Why is Arachne cursed at the end of the myth?

Arachne cheated in the weaving contest.

Arachne was more beautiful than Athene.

Arachne was a better weaver than Athene.

Which could be a possible theme of the myth?

One should not allow pride to cloud one's judgment or you could get into trouble.

Always be proud of your work and show others what you don't think they can do.

Never give anyone respect unless they earn it.

What was the only thing Arachne lived for or wanted?

praise or compliments for her skills

feedback and suggestions about improving

help others have beautiful cloth

What did people say that angered Arachne?

Athena must have taught her how to weave

It was a shame that no one important saw her weavings

Zeus must have blessed her with a special gift

She would give her weavings to Athena

Arachne wove a picture of

Athena and Poseidon competing for the city of Athens

Which of the following is NOT an element or characteristic of myths?

Explain natural phenomena or how things were created

Teach important lessons and morals about life and human weakness

Include superhuman gods, goddesses or heroes

Arachne Quiz

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5th - 6th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Arachne was the best weaver in the loom.

True.

False.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the goddess of weaving?

Aphrodite.

Athena.

Hera.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which goddess did Arachne challenge to a weaving contest?

Aphrodite.

Hera.

Athena.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Many people who came to watch Arachne wondered if the goddess Athena had taught her to weave. Arachne's reaction to this wonderment suggests that she feels...

Angry.

Confident.

Surprised.

Worried.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify a character trait of Arachne.

foolish.

determined.

prideful.

confident.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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Arachne Quiz

Arachne was the best weaver in the loom.

Who was the goddess of weaving?

Which goddess did Arachne challenge to a weaving contest?

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

Many people who came to watch Arachne wondered if the goddess Athena had taught her to weave. Arachne's reaction to this wonderment suggests that she feels...

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

Identify a character trait of Arachne.

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Before the group that was gathered there she would not give in; so pressing her pale lips together in obstinacy and pride, she led the goddess to one of the great looms and began weaving. The meaning of obstinacy is...

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