WorksheetsArachne
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Arachne was the best weaver in the loom.
a)
True.
b)
False.
2.
Who was the goddess of weaving?
a)
Aphrodite.
b)
Athena.
c)
Hera.
3.
Why does Athena disguise herself as an old woman?
a)
To take Arachne by surprise.
b)
To get respect from Arachne.
c)
To show Arachne she was better.
d)
To make Arachne feel sorry for her.
4.
Which illustration would BEST match the end of the Arachne story?
a)
A picture of Athena.
b)
A picture of a woman weaving.
c)
A picture of a spider in a web.
d)
A picture of a beautiful weaving.
5.
Identify a character trait of Arachne.
a)
foolish.
b)
determined.
c)
prideful.
d)
confident.
6.
Arachne would boast about her weaving, stating that her work was far better than the goddess Athena. A synonym for boast is...
a)
humble
b)
scream
c)
brag
d)
explain
7.
How do we know this story is a myth?
a)
It is about two women.
b)
It is about an old lady and a young girl.
c)
It is about a goddess and a young girl.
d)
It is about a spider.
8.
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.
9.
Arachne lived in which country?
a)
Greece
b)
Rome
c)
Mt. Olympus
d)
Village dotted with cottages and surrounded by fig trees
10.
Athena touched Arachne with the tip of her _________ .
a)
sword
b)
bow
c)
spear
d)
trident
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