Arachne the Weaver

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. 

Which sentence from the story is the climax? 

• "They remembered the contest with Athena and thought it was not right for even the best of the men to claim equality with the gods."

• "At these words, the old woman threw down her staff and stood erect."

• "Never before had Arachne been matched against anyone whose skill was equal, or even nearly equal to her own."

• "Live on, wicked girl...Live on and spin, both of you and your descendants."

This story suggests that Arachne is best remembered for 

• her great weaving abilities. 

• starting from humble beginnings. 

• being punished for claiming equality to the gods. 

• being a spider. 

Identify a character trait of Arachne.  

• foolish. 

• determined. 

• prideful. 

• confident. 

When Athena and Arachne compete in a weaving contest, it is a part of the story's ...

• Climax. 

• Rising Action. 

• Falling Action. 

• Exposition. 

What did Arachne do that made Athene mad?

• she yelled at Athene

• she tore Athene's weaving

• she boasted about being better than Athene

• She ate Athene's pizza

What did Arachne weave on her loom?

• Insults against the gods

• Her own accomplishments

• Athene's husband

• Her favorite foods

What personality trait of Arachne led her to trouble?

• Violence

• Work Ethic

• Lack of skill

• Pride

What is the moral of the story?

• Don't work hard

• Don't be nice to others

• Don't be too prideful and arrogant

• Don't be a famous weaver

Why did Athena turn Arachne into a spider rather than letting her die?

• She wanted Arachne to live on in shame

• She didn't want Arachne to die

• She thought Arachne liked spiders

• She was mad at Arachne for being good at weaving