Mythology Review #2

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. 

What did Arachne and Athena have in common? 

• Both goddesses
• Both had the same father
• Both were beautiful and smart
• Both were very talented at weaving

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.

Why did people travel miles to see Arachne?

• she wove beautiful cloth
• she wove a spider's web
• to challenge Athena
• to become one of the gods

What was the only thing Arachne lived for or wanted?

• praise or compliments for her skills

• feedback and suggestions about improving

• success for her father

• help others have beautiful cloth

What did people say that angered Arachne?

• 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

• Athena must have taught her how to weave

The goddess Athena was disguised as

• an angry lion

• a skilled tailor

• an old woman

• a little girl

According to the Oracle, Psyche's husband

• would desert her

• would be a winged serpent

• would love her for all eternity

• would bring about her ruin

What was Psyche's final task given by Venus?

• To gather golden wool

• To fetch water from the Styx

• To retrieve a box of beauty from the underworld

• To sort a pile of seeds

What was the consequence of Psyche opening the box from the underworld?

• She became immortal

• She fell into a deep sleep

• She gained immense beauty

• She lost her memory