Arachne Myth

Which of the following is the strongest theme (universal statement of truth )  for "Arachne"?

• Too much pride can lead to one's downfall.

• People should listen to and respect the advice of their parents.

• Having talent does not warrant you to be disrespectful to your friends.

• Arachne should not have been arrogant because it led to her downfall.

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Arachne would boast about her weaving, stating that her work was far better than the goddess Athena.  A synonym for boast is...

• humble

• scream

• brag

• explain

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When the writer says that Arachne flaunted her weaving abilities as her own personal genius, what do the red words mean ?

• She felt thankful that the gods had given her wisdom and intellect

• She discredited the gods and claimed her talents as self taught

• She worked for her goods and she knew that many people shared her expertise.

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How do Athena and Arachne's tapestry differ?

• The daughter of the tradesman had mediocre skill and the goddess had phenomenal skill

• The daughter of the tradesman depicted the gods in an unfavorable light and the goddess displayed the god's superhuman talents and abilities

• The daughter of the tradesman had Zeus firing a thunderbolt and the goddess's tapestry depicted the Zeus as a womanizer.

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How did Arachne’s skill contrast with her designs?

• Arachne's skill was superb, but her designs depicted the gods conducting misdemeanors.

• Her skill was average, but her designs made the gods superior

• Her skill and her designs were evenly matched and nobody could tell the difference in all her work

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When Athena flew into a rage after seeing Arachne’s tapestry, what does that reveal about Athena's true feelings?

• She was very content and at ease.

• She knew her day to seek revenge would soon be here

• She was jealous and envious of the tradesman's daughter

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Which statement from the text/video gives support to the assertion that Arachne was unafraid of challenging the gods.?

• Poseidon was shown riding the whales.

• Arachne had no interest in boosting godly egos

• In Athena's tapestry the glory of the gods dwarfed mortal life.

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What does the author mean by Arachne and her kids spin out her penance or is it undaunted persistence?

• She is remorseful for her depiction of the gods or she spins her web because it is the only thing she can do now that she has been reduced to a spider.

• These dark feelings will only hold us back and cause us problems in the long term or doing the wrong thing will never catch up to us.

• This comparing to others can either lead to feelings of superiority or inferiority or it may be the only thing that makes you content.

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What made Arachne show penance?

• Being able to create a tapestry that showed the gods in a pitiful light.

• She had been turned into a spider

• She glared at Athena and disrespected her

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Complete the analogy .

Adversary : Foe :: Athena: _________________________________

• Zeus

• Icarus

• Arachne

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