Arachne and Athena's Contest

The story of Arachne, a skilled weaver from Greece, who boasted she was better than the goddess Athena. Her pride led to a contest with Athena, resulting in Arachne's transformation into a spider as punishment. The story teaches the importance of humility and the dangers of excessive pride.

What is the main theme of the story of Arachne?

• The importance of skill in weaving

• The consequences of pride and arrogance

• The history of ancient Greece

• The power of the gods

Why are spiders called arachnids?

• Because they spin fine webs

• Because they are from Greece

• Because they are skilled weavers

• Because they are related to Arachne

What was Arachne's father's profession?

• A blacksmith

• A dyer of wool

• A farmer

• A weaver

What made Arachne famous across Greece?

• Her paintings

• Her singing ability

• Her embroidery work

• Her father's reputation

How did Arachne feel about her weaving skills?

• She was humble

• She was indifferent

• She was proud and overconfident

• She was unsure

Who came to watch Arachne weave?

• Only her family

• People from her village

• People and nymphs from far and wide

• Only the gods

What did the old woman advise Arachne to do?

• Move to another village

• Stop weaving

• Apologize to Athena

• Challenge Athena

What was the condition of the contest between Arachne and Athena?

• The loser would be exiled

• The winner would receive a prize

• The loser would stop weaving forever

• The winner would become a goddess

What did Athena weave in her tapestry?

• The history of Greece

• Arachne's life story

• A warning about pride

• Scenes of nature

What was Arachne's response to Athena's tapestry?

• She was indifferent

• She was angry and wove a defiant piece

• She was impressed

• She apologized