Reading Comprehension Questions
Authored by Dominique Avila
English
7th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
_______ boasted that she was a better weaver than _______.
Arachne, Athena
Athena, Arachne
Demeter, Athena
Arachne, Apollo
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the theme of the text?
It's unwise for a person to make claims they can't support.
Pride and overconfidence can lead to a person's demise.
No matter how skilled a person is, their talents can't compete with gods.
It's important to maintain a good attitude, even when you lose.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
'Surely Athena herself must have taught her,' people would murmur to one another. 'Who else could know the secret of such marvelous skill?' (Paragraph 2)
'Rest content with your fame of being the best spinner and weaver that mortal eyes have ever beheld.' (Paragraph 4)
'The excited crowd in the doorway began to see that the skill of both in truth was very nearly equal, but that, however the cloth might turn out, the goddess was the quicker of the two.' (Paragraph 7)
'Live on and spin, both you and your descendants. When men look at you they may remember that it is not wise to strive with Athena.' (Paragraph 9)
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How is Arachne affected when she hears that people believe Athena taught her how to weave?
It insults Arachne and drives her to challenge Athena.
It flatters Arachne and causes her to become too prideful.
It angers Arachne, as her father is the one who taught her.
It causes Arachne to become overconfident in her own abilities.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
'Surely Athena herself must have taught her,' people would murmur to one another. 'Who else could know the secret of such marvelous skill?'' (Paragraph 2)
'Arachne was used to being wondered at, and she was immensely proud of the skill that had brought so many to look on her.' (Paragraph 3)
"'If Athena herself were to come down and compete with me, she could do no better than I.'" (Paragraph 3)
"'Rest content with your fame of being the best spinner and weaver that mortal eyes have ever beheld.'" (Paragraph 4)
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Arachne's pride grow?
Arachne's pride grew due to her exceptional weaving skills.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • Ungraded
Do you think Aranche can beat Athna?
Yes, she's a baddie who knows her worth and her skill level.
No, she's cooked. The Greek gods are insanely OP.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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