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"Arachne" Comprehension Questions

Quiz by Katie Magee

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  • Q1
    Arachne's job was to
    repair looms
    dye fabric a bright scarlet
    spin wool into thread and weave it into cloth
    challenge the gods
    30s
  • Q2
    Who did the people think taught Arachne her weaving skills?
    the graceful forest nymphs
    her father
    spiders
    Athene
    30s
  • Q3
    For what did Arachne live?
    money
    gossip
    praise
    weaving
    30s
  • Q4
    Does Arachne think Athene can weave better than her?
    Yes
    No
    30s
  • Q5
    Whom does Arachne challenge to a weaving contest?
    the old woman who calls her a "reckless girl"
    the spiders in the forest
    Athene
    her father
    30s
  • Q6
    Of the two, who was quicker while weaving, Athene or Arachne?
    Athene
    Arachne
    30s
  • Q7
    What final warning to Arachne did Athene weave into her pattern?
    a goddess who was tall and fair and clad in long white robes of dazzling white
    a spider with long spindly legs
    mortals who had tried to strive with gods and the awful fates that had overtaken them
    evil unworthy actions of the gods
    30s
  • Q8
    What feeling overtakes Arachne as she realizes that Athene is working swiftly, calmly, and always faster than her?
    sad
    mercurial
    angry
    frightened
    30s
  • Q9
    When Athene sees Arachne's pattern, which of the following is NOT a way she (Athene) reacts?
    she grabs a rope from the wall and makes a noose
    she struck Arachne across the face
    she tore Arachne's work
    her eyes were blazing with anger
    30s
  • Q10
    "Arachne" is a myth that
    teaches a lesson
    has a happy ending
    explains why things happen
    tells of an adventure
    30s

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