Arachne Myth

What is Arachne's skill?

• baton twirling

• weaving

• singing

• storytelling

Where does Arachne say she got her gift from?

• the gods

• Mount Olympus

• she made a trade

• she was born with it

Why is Minerva upset with Arachne?

• She believes Arachne should thank the gods for her gift

• She thinks Arachne should weave fine things for the gods

• She thinks Arachne is prettier than her

• She thinks Arachne has given too much thanks to the gods for her gift

How does Minerva appear to Arachne?

• as a spider

• as poor, old woman

• as a clone of Arachne

• as a young, poor woman

Arachne's pride grew to be too great.

• True

• False

Athena gave Arachne many chances to apologize. What was one thing she did NOT do?

• Athena disguised herself as an old lady.

• She wrote her a letter.

• Athena accepted Arachne's challenge to a weaving competition.

What is the lesson of the myth "Arachne and Athena"?

• Spiders are called arachnids because they are named after Arachne.

• If you are kind and talented, you will be able to beat a goddess in a competition.

• Anyone can challenge a goddess to anything if you are good enough.

• Bragging and being too prideful can cause trouble for you.

What is the lesson of the myth "Arachne and Athena"?

• Spiders are called arachnids because they are named after Arachne.

• If you are kind and talented, you will be able to beat a goddess in a competition.

• Anyone can challenge a goddess to anything if you are good enough.

• Bragging and being too prideful can cause trouble for you.

​ (a)   boasted that she was a better weaver than ​ (b)   .

• Arachne

• Athena

• Demeter

Who won the weaving contest that Arachne challenged Minerva to?

• Arachne

• Minerva

• a young woman watching the contest

• an old woman who entered the contest by accident