Arachne

In Arachne, Athena first appears to Arachne in the form of

• an olive tree

• a graceful nymph

• a brown spider

• an old woman

What detail in Arachne helps you predict that Athena will finish her weaving before Arachne does?

• Athena is weaving a pattern of many pictures

• Athena is the quicker of the two

• Arachne keeps glancing at Athena

• An evil thought comes into Arachne's head

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is the strongest theme (universal statement of truth )  for "Arachne"?

• Too much pride can lead to one's downfall.

• People should listen to and respect the advice of their parents.

• Having talent does not warrant you to be disrespectful to your friends.

• Arachne should not have been arrogant because it led to her downfall.

Why is Arachne cursed at the end of the myth?

• Arachne cheated in the weaving contest.

• Arachne was more beautiful than Athene.

• Arachne was a better weaver than Athene.

• Arachne insulted the Athena.

Arachne's pride grew to be too great.

• true

• false

What natural occurrence does this Greek Myth explain?

• Why women are hard headed.

• Why people wear clothes

• Pride leads to a fall.

• Spiders

What was the only thing Arachne lived for or wanted?

• praise or compliments for her skills

• feedback and suggestions about improving

• success for her father

• help others have beautiful cloth

What best proves that Athene felt guilty for punishing Arachne?

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

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

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

• Arachne was used to the crowds staring at her.

Which word does NOT describe Arachne?

• boastful

• talented

• creative

• kind