Arachne

Arachne was the best weaver in the loom. 

• True.

• False.

Which goddess did Arachne challenge to a weaving contest?

• Aphrodite. 

• Hera. 

• Athena. 

Arachne's weaving was better. 

• True.

• False. 

Why does Athena disguise herself as an old woman? 

• To take Arachne by surprise. 

• To get respect from Arachne. 

• To show Arachne she was better.

• To make Arachne feel sorry for her. 

What is the lesson of the myth "Arachne and Athena"?

• Spiders are called arachnids because they are named after Arachne.

• If you are kind and talented, you will be able to beat a goddess in a competition.

• Anyone can challenge a goddess to anything if you are good enough.

• Bragging and being too prideful can cause trouble for you.

What is the lesson of the myth "Arachne and Athena"?

• Spiders are called arachnids because they are named after Arachne.

• If you are kind and talented, you will be able to beat a goddess in a competition.

• Anyone can challenge a goddess to anything if you are good enough.

• Bragging and being too prideful can cause trouble for you.

​ (a)   boasted that she was a better weaver than ​ (b)   .

• Arachne

• Athena

• Demeter

Athena gave Arachne many chances to apologize. What was one thing she did NOT do?

• Athena disguised herself as an old lady.

• She wrote her a letter.

• Athena accepted Arachne's challenge to a weaving competition.

Why does Athena become angry at Arachne at the beginning of the story?

• Arachne does not like Athena's weaving. 

• Athena does not like the way Arachne brags. 

• Athena does not like humans who weave well. 

• Athena does not like the challenge Arachne has given her. 

Which illustration would BEST match the end of the Arachne story? 

• A picture of Athena. 

• A picture of a woman weaving. 

• A picture of a spider in a web. 

• A picture of a beautiful weaving.