Arachne Quiz

What does the term "prodigy" mean in the following sentence?

But Arachne was a prodigy. All Lydia marveled at her

• A young person with extraordinary talent

• A humble person

• An arrogant person

• A person with no talents

Which quote from the text proves Arachne thinks her weaving talent is NOT from the gods?

• "Arachne was humbly born."

• "Surely, only Minerva could have taught her!"

• "Arachne laughed at the suggestion. Her sole instructor, she claimed, was her inborn skill."

How does the goddess, Minerva, first appear to Arachne?

• As herself

• As an old woman

• As a young girl

• As a nymp

Why does the author include the following sentence?

"Arachne is humbly born."

• To highlight that Arachne's family was not considered special.

• To explain that Arachne got her weaving talent from her family.

• To explain that Arachne was considered royalty.

• To help the reader see that Arachne's talent was expected.

What message was Minerva trying to tell Arachne when she visited her as an old woman?

• Arachne was right, the gods did not give her any skills.

• Arachne should thank Minerva for her weaving talent and apologize for offending her.

• Arachne is the best weaver and could beat Minerva

What does the word "tapestries" mean in the following sentence?

"The tapestries that make you famous and foremost among mortal weavers..."

• large paintings

• small paintings

• fancy blankets

• Decorative fabrics that are hung on walls

Why does Arachne challenge Minerva?

• Arachne thinks it will please Minerva

• Arachne wants to prove she is better than Minerva

• The nymphs told Arachne to

• The old woman said Arachne was better than Minerva

Why does the author include the following lines?

"Arachne turned from her loom.

She reared like a cobra, scowling,

And came near to striking the old woman,

Her eyes hard with fury."

• To show that Minerva will win the challenge

• To highlight that Arachne is better than Minerva

• To show the readers that Arachne is a snack

• So the reader could understand how furious Arachne was