Story of Arachne

Where did Arachne come from?

• A great Greek city

• Mount Olympus

• A small village

• An island near Athens

What was Arachne's father's job?

• Weaver

• Farmer

• Dyer of wool

• Merchant

What color was Arachne's father especially known for dyeing?

• Blue

• Scarlet

• Gold

• Purple

What made Arachne famous across Greece?

• Her singing voice

• Her beauty

• Her embroidery and weaving skill

• Her storytelling

How did Arachne feel about the praise she received?

• Embarrassed

• Humble

• Proud

• Uninterested

What did people believe about Arachne's skill?

• She copied it from others

• She was taught by Athena

• It was passed from her grandmother

• She stole it from the gods

How did Arachne respond to the suggestion that Athena helped her?

• She was honored

• She ignored it

• She denied it angrily

• She thanked the goddess

Who confronted Arachne about her pride?

• A nymph

• A priestess

• A rich merchant

• An old woman

What advice did the old woman give Arachne?

• Compete harder

• Teach others to weave

• Apologize to Athena

• Stop working for a while

What happened after Arachne insulted the old woman?

• The woman vanished

• The villagers scolded her

• The old woman transformed into Athena

• A storm broke out