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WorksheetsArachne
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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1.
Arachne came from no great city, she lived in an obscure little village nestled in the countryside. The meaning of obscure is...
a)
busy
b)
hidden away
c)
populated
d)
embarrassing
2.
Arachne would boast about her weaving, stating that her work was far better than the goddess Athene. A synonym for boast is...
a)
humble
b)
scream
c)
brag
d)
explain
3.
Arachne was used to being wondered at, and she was immensely proud of the skill that had brought so many to look on her. The antonym (opposite) of this word is...
a)
remarkably
b)
exceptionally
c)
particularly
d)
slightly
4.
Arachne indignantly said to the onlookers, "with my own ten fingers I gained this skill, and by hard practice from early morning till night. I never had time to stand looking as you lazy people do while another maiden worked!" Indignantly means all of the following except...
a)
displeased
b)
pleased
c)
annoyed
d)
angered
5.
Before the group that was gathered there she would not give in; so pressing her pale lips together in obstinacy and pride, she led the goddess to one of the great looms and began weaving. The meaning of obstinacy is...
a)
accuracy
b)
stubborness
c)
faith
d)
truthfulness
6.
"At that the body of Arachne shriveled up, and her legs grew tiny, spindly, and distorted."
A synonym for the word shriveled is...
A synonym for the word shriveled is...
a)
Wet
b)
Attractive
c)
Wrinkled
d)
Plump
7.
Why was Athena angry at the progress she saw on Arachne's loom?
a)
The images were an insult to the god.
b)
It was evident that Arachne was beating Athena in the competition.
c)
She did not realize Arachne was so skilled.
d)
The colors used were Athena's least favorite colors.
8.
What did Arachne and Athena have in common?
a)
Both goddesses
b)
Both had the same father
c)
Both were beautiful and smart
d)
Both were very talented at weaving
9.
Arachnid is the scientific name for what word?
a)
Weaving
b)
Apple
c)
Spider
d)
Arch
10.
Which of the following is the strongest theme (universal statement of truth ) 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 friends.
d)
Arachne should not have been arrogant because it led to her downfall.
11.
How does the resolution in "Arachne" wrap up the central conflict?
a)
It resolves a person vs. nature conflict by making Arachne a part of nature
b)
It resolves a person vs. person conflict by demonstrating Arachne's inferiority to the goddess Athene
c)
It resolves a person vs. self conflict by showing how Arachne learns her lesson.
d)
It resolves a person vs. society conflict by allowing Athene and Arachne to compete and be judged by others.
12.
Why did people travel miles to see Arachne?
a)
she wove beautiful cloth
b)
she wove a spider's web
c)
to challenge Athena
d)
to become one of the gods
13.
Based on the selection, which of these does Athena probably value most?
a)
beauty
b)
pride
c)
respect
d)
love
14.
Which word does NOT describe Arachne?
a)
boastful
b)
talented
c)
creative
d)
kind
15.
Based on this Greek myth, which of the following words is most likely the scientific name for a spider?
a)
Weaveroid
b)
Arachnid
c)
Braggeries
d)
spiderific
16.
What was the work of Arachne's father?
a)
Dyer of wool
b)
Painter
17.
This is an example of ....
a)
humble
b)
embroidery
c)
skiens
d)
obscure
18.
The goddess touched the rope and touched the maiden. “Live on, wicked girl,” she said. “Live on and spin, both you and your ________________.
a)
strive
b)
obscure
c)
humble
d)
descendants
19.
To act godlike or challenge the gods is to show...
a)
hubris
b)
humble
c)
hyperbole
d)
hibernation
20.
Inference: Why doesn't Athena just let Arachne kill herself as punishment?
a)
She is not angry at her
b)
She wants to kill her later
c)
She wants her to be an example for other mortals
d)
She finally says sorry
21.
V. To try very hard to achieve
a)
Strive
b)
Boast
c)
Fate
d)
indignantly
22.
Athene gives Arachne warnings before she punishes her. What warning does Athena NOT give Arachne?
a)
She tells her she will turn her into a spider if she doesn't stop.
b)
She weaves a picture of mortals who have defied the gods and the bad things that happened to them.
c)
She pretends to be an old woman and tells her to say sorry.
d)
She tells her to be content as the best mortal weaver.
23.
N. The idea that things will happen in the future; Destiny
a)
Fate
b)
Obscure
c)
Hubris
d)
Humble
24.
What makes the story of Arachne and Athene a myth?
a)
It is a make-believe story whose characters are all gods and goddesses.
b)
It is a make-believe story with talking animals.
c)
It is a make-believe story that gives an explanation for something in nature.
d)
It is based on a true story of a woman who lived in ancient Greece.
25.
The story of "Arachne" is an example of a creation myth. What "creation" does this myth explain?
a)
The creation of weaving
b)
The creation of spiders
c)
The creation of Athene
d)
The creation of pride
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