WorksheetsPassage 1 Comprehension Quiz
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which detail from Passage 1 best supports the idea that worshipping two gods could 'lead to trouble'?
It was for Athena that Athens was named.
Poseidon, god of the seas, thought he should protect the village.
Greek gods and goddesses were not good at sharing.
Both Poseidon and Athena would give the citizens of the town a gift.
Why is paragraph 2 of Passage 1 important to the structure of the passage?
It contrasts two main characters.
It provides the turning point of the story.
It describes the main setting of the story.
It sets up the idea that there will be a problem.
In Passage 1, what is the most important difference between Athena’s and Poseidon’s gifts?
The people liked Athena’s gift right away but did not understand Poseidon’s gift.
Athena wanted to help the people, while Poseidon wanted to impress the gods.
Athena’s gift had many uses, while Poseidon’s did not.
The people needed olive trees but not water.
Which detail best supports the answer above?
"Poseidon thought and thought about what to give."
"Water was extremely important to the people."
"They cheered and ran to drink from the spring."
"The tree would also provide wood for fires."
In Passage 2, which detail best explains why Arachne believed she was as talented a weaver as Athena?
"A very long time ago, there was a young woman who loved to weave."
"The more that people complimented her, the prouder she became."
"And with that she showed off her latest project."
"Soon people were whispering to Athena about Arachne’s work."
In Passage 2, what is a main difference between Arachne and Athena?
Arachne works hard, while Athena is lazy.
Arachne is selfish, but Athena is generous.
Arachne has talent, but Athena has the help of the gods.
Arachne has been weaving for years, while Athena has just learned.
Based on both passages, which word best describes Athena?
confident
gentle
honest
loyal
What is Athena’s motivation for starting the contests in both passages?
She wants to prove something.
She hopes to embarrass someone.
She wants to show her kindness.
She thinks she deserves something.
