WorksheetsLatin II: Arachne Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Arachne's pride grew to be too great, exemplified by her boasting that she was better than even Minerva herself.
True
False
Which of the following supports the idea that Arachne had too much pride, or hubris?
At least Arachne's fame became so great that people used to come from far and wide to watch her working.
Surely a goddess herself must have taught her, people would murmur to one another.
Arachne was used to being wondered at, and she was immensely proud of the skill that had brought so many to look on her.
Praise was all she lived for, and it displeased her greatly that people should think anyone, even a goddess, could teach her anything.
Even the nymphs abandoned their habitats to come watch Arachne spin and weave her thread.
Why is Arachne cursed at the end of the myth?
Arachne cheated in the weaving contest.
Arachne was more beautiful than Minerva.
Arachne was a better weaver than Minerva.
Arachne insulted Minerva and her skills.
Arachne bragged about her superior beauty and fame.
Which best proves Minerva felt guilty for punishing Arachne?
The goddess was weaving a warning hoping that Arachne would learn and stop this contest.
The goddess touched the rope and the maiden, turning her into a spider for the rest of her life rather than leaving her dead.
Arachne realized that she was up against the toughest competition she'd ever faced.
Arachne was used to the crowds staring at her and rose up in stature.
The nymphs helped pull Arachne's body down and the goddess looked upon her body with pity rather than anger.
What do the goddess and the maiden want throughout the story?
to create a competition for the village
neither want to be well known or stared at
recognition for their great skills in weaving
to be named the most beautiful and talented in the world
to have their weaving declared the fastest and cleverest
Which could be a possible theme of the myth?
Always be proud of your work and show others what you don't think they can do.
One should not allow pride to cloud one's judgment or you could get into trouble.
Elevate yourself to greatness above all.
Never give anyone respect unless they clearly earn it.
Always listen to the advice given by your parents or elders.
Why does Minerva disguise herself as an old woman at the beginning of the legend?
To take Arachne by surprise and warn her.
To get respect from Arachne through concealment.
To show Arachne she was better than her.
To make Arachne feel sorry for her and listen.
To enrage Arachne and make her realize the danger.
Why does Minerva become angry at Arachne at the beginning of the story?
Arachne does not like Minerva's weaving.
Minerva does not like the way Arachne brags.
Minerva does not like humans who weave well.
Minerva does not like the challenge Arachne has given her.
Arachne has been blaming Minerva for her poor weaving.
Which illustration would BEST match the end of the Arachne myth?
A picture of Minerva with her great tapestry.
A picture of a young woman weaving.
A picture of a spider weaving a web.
A picture of a beautiful Greek tapestry.
A picture of Minerva and Arachne, weaving together.
Many people who came to watch Arachne wondered if the goddess Minerva had taught her to weave. Arachne's reaction to this wonderment suggests that she feels:
Irate
Confident
Surprised
Worried
Thrilled
Why was Minerva angry at the progress she saw on Arachne's loom?
The images were of all the faults and sins of the gods
It was evident that Arachne was beating Minerva in the competition
She did not realize Arachne was so skilled
The colors used were Minerva's least favorite colors
The images were much better and more alive than Minerva's
Identify a primary character trait of Arachne.
creative
determined
conceited
sweet
humble
Arachne was a:
Noblewoman from Greece
Apprentice to a weaver
Slave from Greece
Self-taught weaver
Maiden from Italy
Minerva was the goddess of
Farming and the harvest
Fabric, clothing, and sustinence
Wisdom and battle strategy
Love and beauty
Maidenhood and the hunt
How would you translate texente in the myth?
(a)
Who were mentioned as coming from around the world to watch Arachne weave?
nymphs
gods and goddesses
maidens
men
kings and queens
Which is the best translation of fingentem from the myth?
creating
having been created
about to create
about to be created
it must be created
Which is the best translation of docendae sunt from the myth?
they have been taught
having been taught
about to teach
about to be taught
they must be taught
Which is the best way to translate arte meā from the myth?
of my skill
with my skill
to my skill
for my skill
my skill
Which is the best way to translate indūta from the myth?
having been clothed
about to clothe
about to be clothed
clothing
she is clothed
How does Minerva disguise herself?
she changed her hair to white, limps and drags her feet, and wears smelly clothes
she changed her hair to black, walks with a limp, and wears dirty shoes
she changed her hair to white, walks with a cane, and wears dirty rags
she changed her clothes to rags, walks with a cane, and shaves off her hair
she walks barefoot with a cane, wears dirty clothes, and limps without a cane
What form is nōlī contemnere from the myth?
perfect passive
infinitive
present passive
imperative
participle
How would you translate punītī sunt from the myth?
they must be punished
they have been punished
they had been punished
they are punished
they punished
How would you translate pete from the myth?
she seeks
seek!
she is sought
having been sought
she sought
How would you translate texendīs from the myth?
you weave
about to be woven
you are about to be woven
about to weave
weaving
How would you translate dīxerat from the myth?
she said
she had said
she led
she had led
she had taught
How does Minerva appear when she throws off her disguise?
she crouched, ready to attack
she flashed with weapons blazing
she stood, shining in arms
she rose, grinning and snarky
she sneered, blazing in armor
What does everyone except Arachne do when they see Minerva?
they flee in terror
they stand there stupified
they stand unable to move
they flee in disgust
they spread gossip and rumors
What does Arachne do when she realizes the old woman is Minerva?
she taunts her and challenges her to a weaving contest
she ignores her and continues with her own weaving
she sneers at her and verbally berates her for her stupidity
she asks she what took her so long to arrive
she makes fun of her weaving skills and poor attitude
What warning does the old woman give Arachne?
Make the goddess see how good you really are at weaving
Ask the goddess to engage in a weaving contest
Ask the goddess to take away your weaving skills
Beg the goddess to let you go with only a small penalty
Beg the goddess for forgiveness for your bragging
How would you best translate gestās in the myth?
having been accomplished
about to accomplish
you accomplish
accomplishing
about to be accomplished
How would you best translate venientem in the myth?
it must come
it is about to come
coming
about to come
having come
How would you best translate excipiēs in the myth?
you receive
you received
you will receive
you are received
you will be received
What does Minerva weave in her tapestry?
the main three gods, standing in their glory
the faults of the gods
the main three gods, seducing mortals
many gods displaying their powers
many gods laughing at Arachne's foolishness
Which god does Arachne particularly mock in her tapestry?
Jupiter for his adultery
Juno for her rage
Neptune for his lack of willpower
Minerva for her poor weaving
Mars for his wars
Which myths are depicted in Arachne's tapestry? Select all that apply.
Phoebus Apollo and Daphne
Jupiter and Europa
Bacchus and his wine
Jupiter and Ganymede
Mercury and Persephone
Which women are NOT depicted in Arachne's tapestry? Select all that apply.
Semele
Alcmene
Danae
Io
Proserpina
How would you best translate ventūrum in the myth?
it must come
it is about to come
coming
about to come
having come
How would you best translate tenentem in the myth?
holding
having been held
about to hold
about to be held
it must be held
How would you best translate armātam in the myth?
having been armed
about to be armed
about to arm
arming
having armed
What does Minerva weave into the borders of her garment?
olive groves with detailed leaves
the most beautiful flowers ever made
golden leaves of olive trees
intricate flowers of all shapes and colors
golden weapons of the gods
What does Arachne weave into the borders of her garment?
olive groves with detailed leaves
the most beautiful flowers ever made
golden leaves of olive trees
intricate flowers of all shapes and colors
golden weapons of the gods
How would you best translate natantis in the myth?
having been swum
about to be swimmed
about to swim
swimming
you swim
How would you best translate potuistī in the myth?
you were able
you are able
you put
you placed
having been positioned
Which best summarizes the Europa myth that Arachne weaves into her tapestry?
Europa was ravished by Jupiter in a ray of golden light and gives birth to the great warrior Perseus
Europa was a young maiden who gets swept across the sea by Jupiter disguised as a bull and becomes the 1st queen of Crete
Europa was a maiden whom Jupiter loved and granted her a wish; she wished for him to show her his true form, which then turned her to ash
Europa was a young boy in Troy whom Jupiter desired, so he kidnapped him to become his royal cupbearer in Olympus
Europa was a young maiden who desired to never marry, but when pursued by a god, begged her father to help her, so he turned her into a laurel tree
How would you best translate ērepta est in the myth?
she has been taken
she will be taken
she takes
she is taken
she had been taken
How would you best translate ostenditur in the myth?
she is shown
she shows
she was shown
having been shown
about to show
How would you best translate labōribus finītīs in the myth?
with the work having been finished
the work finished
of the work having been finished
having finished the work
with the work about to be finished
At the end of the weaving contest, was there any doubt whose work was better?
Yes, it was close
Yes, many people could not decide between the two
No, it was very clear that Minerva won
No, it was very clear that Arachne won
Kind of, since the myth makes it very ambiguous
What does Arachne do after the contest is over?
she makes fun of the goddess for being so lazy and incompetent
she taunts the goddess and ridicules her work
she boasts to everyone there how foolish the goddess is
she is humble and praises Minerva's work
she declares it a tie and pats Minerva on the back
How would you best translate sugillāta in the myth?
having been humiliated
humiliating
she was humiliated
she humilitates
she must be humiliated
What does Minerva do after the contest?
she beats Arachne in the head
she hits Arachne in the stomach
she yells at Arachne for her foolishness
she praises Arachne's work
she yells at Arachne for her spineless cowardliness
What does Arachne do after the goddess embarrasses her in front of everyone?
she flees to her father's house
she runs away
she hangs herself
she strikes Minerva with her loom
she begs for mercy
How would you best translate cum puella mortua inventa erat in the myth?
when the girl had been found dead
with the girl having been found dead
when the girl was found dead
with the girl being found dead
because the girl had been found dead
How would you best translate corpus puellae parvum factum est in the myth?
the body of the girl has been made small
the body has been made small for the girl
the body of the girl was made small
the bodies of the girls were made small
the body of the girls have been made small
Which Latin sentence shows that Arachne has been made into a spider?
ē ventre verō iam, ex illō tempore, stāmen ēmittit
latere octō crura gracilia appāruērunt
corpus puellae parvum factum est
etiam nunc tēlās texit, ut anteā
cum puella mortua inventa erat
Which Latin word means spider?
aranea
stamina
tela
arcana
acta
Which Latin word means truly?
verō
vīnō
vicinō
verbō
vitō
The three myths we have read (Baucis and Philemon - Daedalus and Icarus - Arachne) all come from Ovid's Metamorphoses. What do they all have in common?
a transformation
a story about love
a death
a similar purpose
gods and goddesses
How would you best translate sciēbātur in the myth?
it is known
it knows
it was known
it knew
it was knowing
