Reading Comprehension Questions

​ _______ boasted that she was a better weaver than ​ _______.

• Arachne, Athena

• Athena, Arachne

• Demeter, Athena

• Arachne, Apollo

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following best describes the theme of the text?

• It's unwise for a person to make claims they can't support.

• Pride and overconfidence can lead to a person's demise.

• No matter how skilled a person is, their talents can't compete with gods.

• It's important to maintain a good attitude, even when you lose.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• 'Surely Athena herself must have taught her,' people would murmur to one another. 'Who else could know the secret of such marvelous skill?' (Paragraph 2)

• 'Rest content with your fame of being the best spinner and weaver that mortal eyes have ever beheld.' (Paragraph 4)

• 'The excited crowd in the doorway began to see that the skill of both in truth was very nearly equal, but that, however the cloth might turn out, the goddess was the quicker of the two.' (Paragraph 7)

• 'Live on and spin, both you and your descendants. When men look at you they may remember that it is not wise to strive with Athena.' (Paragraph 9)

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

How is Arachne affected when she hears that people believe Athena taught her how to weave?

• It insults Arachne and drives her to challenge Athena.

• It flatters Arachne and causes her to become too prideful.

• It angers Arachne, as her father is the one who taught her.

• It causes Arachne to become overconfident in her own abilities.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• 'Surely Athena herself must have taught her,' people would murmur to one another. 'Who else could know the secret of such marvelous skill?'' (Paragraph 2)

• 'Arachne was used to being wondered at, and she was immensely proud of the skill that had brought so many to look on her.' (Paragraph 3)

• 1. "'If Athena herself were to come down and compete with me, she could do no better than I.'" (Paragraph 3)

• 1. "'Rest content with your fame of being the best spinner and weaver that mortal eyes have ever beheld.'" (Paragraph 4)

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why did Arachne's pride grow?

• Arachne's pride grew due to her exceptional weaving skills.

• Arachne's pride grew after winning a local weaving contest.
• Arachne's pride grew from her family's long history of weaving.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Do you think Aranche can beat Athna?

• Yes, she's a baddie who knows her worth and her skill level.

• No, she's cooked. The Greek gods are insanely OP.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Make an inference: What do you think will happen to Arachne next when her tapestry of the gods is revealed?

• Arachne will be celebrated as a great artist.
• Arachne will become a goddess herself.
• Arachne will receive a reward for her talent.
• Arachne will face punishment from the gods for her hubris.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is your opinion ion Arachne's fate? Do you think Athena was justified? Why or Why not?

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How does the author foreshadow Arachne's fate through her characterization?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6