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Arachne

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Class
Date
1.

Arachne's pride grew to be too great.

a)

true

b)

false

2.

Which of the following supports the idea that Arachne had too much pride?

a)

At least Arachne's fame became so great that people used to come from far and wide to watch her work.

b)

Surely Athene herself must have taught her. People would murmur to one another.

c)

Arachne was used to being wondered about and she was immensely proud of the skill that brought many to watch her.

d)

Praise was all she lived for and it displeased her greatly that people should think anyone, even a goddess, could teach her anything.

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 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.
5.

Why is Arachne cursed at the end of the myth?

a)

Arachne cheated in the weaving contest.

b)

Arachne was more beautiful than Athene.

c)

Arachne was a better weaver than Athene.

d)

Arachne insulted the Athena.

6.

Which could be a possible theme of the myth?

a)

Always be proud of your work and show others what you don't think they can do.

b)

One should not allow pride to cloud one's judgment or you could get into trouble.

c)

Elevate yourself to greatness.

d)

Never give anyone respect unless they earn it.

7.

Descendants are people related to you who have died.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

The word obstinacy means to come from a place of happiness.

a)

true

b)

false

9.
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
10.
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
11.
Based on the selection, which of these does Athena probably value most?
a)
beauty
b)
pride
c)
respect
d)
love
12.

What natural occurrence does this Greek Myth explain?

a)

Why women are hard headed.

b)

Why people wear clothes

c)

Pride leads to a fall.

d)

Spiders

13.

What was the only thing Arachne lived for or wanted?

a)

praise or compliments for her skills

b)

feedback and suggestions about improving

c)

success for her father

d)

help others have beautiful cloth

14.

What best proves that Athene felt guilty for punishing Arachne?

a)

The goddess was weaving a warning hoping that Arachne wold learn and stop the contest.

b)

The goddess touched the rope and the maiden turned her into a spider for the rest of her life.

c)

Arachne realized that she was up against the toughest competitor she'd ever faced.

d)

Arachne was used to the crowds staring at her.

15.

A myth is a traditional story that

attempts to answer basic questions about

human nature, origins of the world, mysteries of

nature, and social customs.

a)

true

b)

false

16.
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. 
17.
Which word does NOT describe Arachne?
a)
boastful
b)
talented
c)
creative
d)
kind
18.
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.
19.

What did Athena’s weaving show?

a)

The events that led to the Trojan War

b)

All the gifts she had given to people

c)

Scenes of gods overcoming humans

d)

Herself on Mount Olympus

20.

Arachne was a ___ who was extremely good at ____.

a)

goddess; singing

b)

mortal; warfare

c)

mortal; weaving

d)

goddess; offering advice