Arachne was talented at weaving tapestries. What are tapestries?

They are pieces of heavy cloth with pictures woven into them.

What did Athena do after she threw off the old woman’s disguise?

She accepted the challenge to a weaving contest.

What makes the story of Arachne and Athena a myth?

It is a story that gives an explanation for something in nature

Why did people travel great distances to see Arachne?

They traveled far to see Arachne weave and to buy her tapestries.

Why do you think ancient people liked hearing and reading myths?

Characters with super powers and gave creative explanations of things

Arachne said, “I should live on Mount Olympus. . .” In Greek mythology what was Mount Olympus?

It was the home of the gods and goddesses.

What is the lesson to be learned from this myth?

When a person acts too proud, they might get punished.

At the end of this Greek myth, why did Athena turn Arachne into a spider?

Athena did it, because Arachne was boastful and insulted the gods

What is the closest meaning to "cloak"?

A cloak is a cape, shawl, or coat.

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1
Arachne was talented at weaving tapestries. What are tapestries?
They are colorful tie-dye sheets.
They are blankets that have been knitted with colorful designs.
They are pieces of heavy cloth with pictures woven into them.
They are paintings on canvas.
2
What is the meaning of the word loom as used in this myth?
Come into view
An apparatus for weaving cloth
Stand over someone in a threatening way
Something scary that is about to happen
3
What did Athena do after she threw off the old woman’s disguise?
She accepted the challenge to a weaving contest.
She destroyed Arachne’s weaving.
She turned Arachne into a Greek goddess.
She congratulated Arachne on a job well done.
4
What question does this myth try to answer?
Why we have arts and crafts.
Why spiders spin web.
Why leaves on trees turn beautiful colors in autumn.
How the seasons came to be.
5
What makes the story of Arachne and Athena a myth?
It is a story that gives an explanation for something in nature
It is a true story set in ancient Greece.
It is a make-believe story whose characters are all gods and goddesses.
It is a make-believe story with talking animals.
6
Why did people travel great distances to see Arachne?
They traveled far to challenge Arachne to weaving contests.
They traveled far to see Arachne weave and to buy her tapestries.
They traveled far to get weaving lessons from Arachne.
They traveled far to see Mount Olympus.
7
Why do you think ancient people liked hearing and reading myths?
Characters with super powers and gave creative explanations of things
They liked myths because they all had happy fairy-tale endings.
They liked myths because they gave an accurate record of history.
Because myths told of what was happening in the news.
8
Arache would boast, “No one else has such skill!” Which of the following means the same as boast?
shrink
cloak
be modest
brag
9
Arachne said, “I should live on Mount Olympus. . .” In Greek mythology what was Mount Olympus?
It was a volcanic mountain.
It was the home of the gods and goddesses.
It was the highest mountain in Rome.
It was where the Olympic games were held every year.
10
What is the lesson to be learned from this myth?
You should learn how to spin and weave.
Beware of an old woman wearing a cloak.
When a person acts too proud, they might get punished.
Don’t try to be the best at anything.
11
At the end of this Greek myth, why did Athena turn Arachne into a spider?
Athena turned Arachne into a spider just to be mean.
Athena did it, because Arachne was boastful and insulted the gods
Athena did it to defend herself from this dangerous girl.
Athena did it, because Arachne wove a prettier tapestry than she did.
12
What is the closest meaning to "cloak"?
A cloak is a sword and shield.
A cloak is a shirt and tie.
A cloak is a uniform.
A cloak is a cape, shawl, or coat.
13
“Athena became quite cross.” As it is used in this sentence which word below is a synonym for the word cross?
relaxed
sweet
irritated
carefree
14
Who is the Greek Goddess of Wisdom and Crafts in Greek mythology?
Minerva
Demeter
Athena
Arachne
15
Arachne was warned that the gods might become jealous or offended. Which word below is a synonym for the word offended?
envied
complimented
honored
insulted

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