According to the tale of “Arachne,” what was most likely the reason that Athena appeared as an elderly woman?

to give Arachne a chance to humble herself

Why did Athena become mad at Arachne?

Arachne claimed to be better than the gods

Based on lines 71-96 of “Arachne,” what was the effect of Arachne’s design pattern?

It insulted and angered Athena.

Why did author chose to include images of Poseidon and mortals in his description of the the woven design?

to foreshadow Arachne’s defeat

Based on the description on lines 72-77 of “Apollo’s Tree,” why did the author most likely include parts of a tree?

to show how the tree would be used in the future

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1
According to lines 13-25 of “Apollo’s Tree,” what was the immediate result of being struck with Cupid’s arrow?
Apollo fell in love with her.
She wish never to marry/ love.
She became confused.
He father was confused by her actions and words.
2
What was most likely the science thought to be explained through the use of the myth “Arachne”?
Pride and hate
how spiders hang
breathing
The origin of the spider
3
What was Arachne known for?
double dutch
her beauty
her singing voice
her weaving
4
According to the tale of “Arachne,” what was most likely the reason that Athena appeared as an elderly woman?
to allow Arachne to continue her prideful comments
to give Arachne a chance to humble herself
to surprise attack her for her negative comments
to make a grand entrance and shock the crowd
5
Why did Athena become mad at Arachne?
Arachne claimed to be better than the gods
Arachne stole her talents from the gods.
Athena was stirring up trouble
Athena was jealous.
6
What is the meaning of “flee” as it is used in line 49 of “Apollo’s Tree.”
to remain where you are
A pesky insect
to become afraid
to run away from
7
Based on the retelling of “Apollo’s Tree,” what can be concluded as the best possible theme for this myth?
love and hate
Revenge is sweet.
the history of Laurel trees
the dangers of pride
8
Why did Cupid shoot Apollo with his arrow?
Cupid was being troublesome
Cupid was given orders by Athena to shoot Apollo
Apollo threatened Cupid
Apollo Insulted Cupid
9
Based on lines 71-96 of “Arachne,” what was the effect of Arachne’s design pattern?
She smacked Athena
She won the competition.
She tried to hang herself.
It insulted and angered Athena.
10
Based on lines 1-12 of “Apollo’s Tree,” what can you infer about cupid?
He is the god of love.
He is upset with Apollo.
He is an angel.
He will seek revenge on Apollo
11
Who helped Daphne as she ran from Apollo?
her father
her sisters
the police
Cupid
12
Why did author chose to include images of Poseidon and mortals in his description of the the woven design?
to foreshadow Arachne’s defeat
to further teach about mythology
to cause Arachne to stumble while looming
to emphasize Athena’s strength and glory
13
Based on the description on lines 72-77 of “Apollo’s Tree,” why did the author most likely include parts of a tree?
to help the reader visualize what Daphne was changing into
to teach the anatomy of a tree
to show the reader how powerful cupid was
to show how the tree would be used in the future
14
Who won between Arachne and Athena?
Athena
Poseidon
Arachne
The old woman
15
What is the meaning of “indignantly” as it is used in line 29 of “Arachne.”
rude
triumphant
obnoxious
tormenting

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