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"Arachne" Review

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which vocabulary word would be used to describe a wooden frame using for interlacing two or more sets of threads or yarn.
a)
obscure
b)
loom
c)
skeins
d)
cross
2.
Who did the ancient Greeks believe created poplar trees?
a)
Apollo
b)
Zeus
c)
Daedalus
d)
Athene
3.
Who did the ancient Greeks believe created spiders?
a)
Apollo
b)
Arachne
c)
Athene
d)
Zeus
4.
Which of the following traits is NOT one that describe both Phaethon and Arachne?
a)
Anger
b)
Competitive
c)
Stubborn
d)
Reckless
5.
Which of the following is the strongest theme for "Arachne"?
a)
Too much pride can lead to one's downfall.
b)
People should listen to and respect the advice of their parents.
c)
Having talent does not warrant you to be disrespectful to your peers.
d)
Arachne should not have been arrogant because it led to her downfall.
6.
How does the resolution in "Arachne" wrap up the central conflict?
a)
It resolves a man vs. nature conflict by making Arachne a part of nature
b)
It resolves a man vs. god conflict by demonstrating Arachne's inferiority
c)
It resolves a man vs. nature conflict by showing how Arachne is like a spider
d)
It resolves a man vs. god conflict by allowing Athene and Arachne to compete
7.
Why does Athene turn Arachne into a spider? 
a)
She is jealous of Arachne's talent
b)
She wants to save Arachne as she's about to hang herself
c)
She's on a power trip
d)
She's frustrated by Arachne's refusal to heed her warning
8.
What part of the plot does this quote come from? "Praise was all she lived for, and it displeased her greatly that people should think anyone, even a goddess, could teach her anything"
a)
Exposition
b)
Inciting Incident
c)
Rising Action
d)
Climax
9.
What part of the plot does this quote come from? "Then she struck Arachne across the face.  Arachne stood there a moment, struggling with anger, fear, and pride."
a)
Rising Action
b)
Climax
c)
Falling Action
d)
Resolution