Background Information
About the Story
Vocabulary
Characters
Sequence of Events
100
A story that has been passed down from generation to generation, explains things in nature, and involves quests is called a what?
A myth
100
What does it mean to spin or weave wool?
To twist fibers of material (wool) into thread 
100
What is the meaning of the word humble?
It means not to brag or think that you are better than others
100
Who is Arachne and what is she good at?
a proud peasant girl who is good at weaving wool
100
Correctly order this sequence of events by labeling them 1-3.
_____Minerva turns Arachne into the first spider on earth and weaves a magnificent web
_____Arachne challenges Minerva to a weaving contest
_____We find out Arachne is a peasant girl who is good at weaving
1. We find out Arachne is a peasant girl who is good at weaving
2. Arachne challenges Minerva to a weaving contest
3. Minerva turns Arachne into the first spider on earth and weaves a magnificent web
200
What is one purpose of a myth?
To explain things in nature
200
A piece of thick fabric with pictures or designs on it formed by weaving threads together and hung on a wall is called a what?
A tapestry
200
What is the meaning of the word arrogant?
Thinking that you are better than others
200
Name a character trait for Arachne. What kind of person is she?
Conceited/arrogant, competitive, talented
200
Correctly order this sequence of events by labeling them 1-3.
_____Minerva becomes furious at Arachne.
_____The wood nymph says Arachne must have gotten her gift for weaving from Minerva. Arachne states that Minerva didn't teach her anything. Arachne thinks that she herself taught herself everything she knew about weaving.
______Minerva disguises herself as an old woman and goes to Arachne's cottage.
1. The wood nymph says Arachne must have gotten her gift for weaving from Minerva. Arachne states that Minerva didn't teach her anything. Arachne thinks that she herself taught herself everything she knew about weaving.
2. Minerva becomes furious at Arachne.
3. Minerva disguises herself as an old woman and goes to Arachne's cottage.
300
What is one purpose of a myth?
to entertain
300
Which of the following elements of mythology does The Weaving Contest have, and what is an example of each from the story?
gods/goddesses, mythological creatures, explains nature, quest
gods/goddesses (Minerva/Envy), mythological creatures (wood nymphs), explains nature (spiders)
300
What is the meaning of the word conceit?
Thinking that you are better than others
300
Name a character trait for Minerva. What kind of person is she?
Talented, powerful, jealous
300
Correctly order this sequence of events by labeling them 1-3.
_____Minerva tears Arachne's tapestry.
_____Everyone, including the goddess Envy, thinks that Arachne's tapestry is better than Minerva's.
_____Minerva and Arachne weave their tapestries in the contest.
1. Minerva and Arachne weave their tapestries in the contest.
2. Everyone, including the goddess Envy, thinks that Arachne's tapestry is better than Minerva's.
3. Minerva tears Arachne's tapestry.
400
What is Athena's Roman name?
Minerva
400
What lessons can you learn from the story? There are two- name at least one.
1. Be humble and don't brag
2. Never challenge a god or goddess
400
Arrogant and conceit are (synonyms/antonyms).
Synonyms
400
Who said the following quote: "If I were you, I would not compare myself so favorably to the great goddess Minerva. I would feel humble toward her and ask her to pardon my prideful arrogance."
Minerva (while she is disguised)
400
Correctly order this sequence of events by labeling them 1-3.
_____Minerva reveals her disguise to Arachne.
_____Minerva warns Arachne that she shouldn't be so arrogant towards a goddess.
_____Arachne remains arrogant and says, "Hello, Minerva. Do you dare to finally weave against me?"
1. Minerva warns Arachne that she shouldn't be so arrogant towards a goddess.
2. Minerva reveals her disguise to Arachne.
3. Arachne remains arrogant and says, "Hello, Minerva. Do you dare to finally weave against me?"
500
What is Athena the goddess of? (3 things)
war, wisdom, weaving
500
What character from this story is also in Percy Jackson? This will be important in upcoming chapters.
Athena/Minerva
500
Arrogant and humble are (synonyms/antonyms).
Antonyms
500
Who said the following quote: "You silly fool! What do you mean by coming to my door and telling me what to do? If that goddess is half so great as the world thinks, let her come here and show me!"
Arachne
500
Correctly order the sequence of events. (first person to type "done" in the chat box and get the sequence correct will get the points)
_____Minerva turns Arachne into the first spider on earth and weaves a magnificent web
_____Arachne challenges Minerva to a weaving contest
_____We find out Arachne is a peasant girl who is good at weaving
_____Minerva becomes furious at Arachne.
_____The wood nymph says Arachne must have gotten her gift for weaving from Minerva. Arachne states that Minerva didn't teach her anything. Arachne thinks that she herself taught herself everything she knew about weaving.
______Minerva disguises herself as an old woman and goes to Arachne's cottage.
_____Minerva tears Arachne's tapestry.
_____Everyone, including the goddess Envy, thinks that Arachne's tapestry is better than Minerva's.
_____Minerva and Arachne weave their tapestries in the contest.
_____Minerva reveals her disguise to Arachne.
_____Minerva warns Arachne that she shouldn't be so arrogant towards a goddess.
_____Arachne remains arrogant and says, "Hello, Minerva. Do you dare to finally weave against me?"
1. We find out Arachne is a peasant girl who is good at weaving
2. The wood nymph says Arachne must have gotten her gift for weaving from Minerva. Arachne states that Minerva didn't teach her anything. Arachne thinks that she herself taught herself everything she knew about weaving.
3. Arachne challenges Minerva to a weaving contest
4. Minerva becomes furious at Arachne.
5. Minerva disguises herself as an old woman and goes to Arachne's cottage.
6. Minerva warns Arachne that she shouldn't be so arrogant towards a goddess.
7. Minerva reveals her disguise to Arachne.
8. Arachne remains arrogant and says, "Hello, Minerva. Do you dare to finally weave against me?"
9. Minerva and Arachne weave their tapestries in the contest.
10. Everyone, including the goddess Envy, thinks that Arachne's tapestry is better than Minerva's.
11. Minerva tears Arachne's tapestry.
12. Minerva turns Arachne into the first spider on earth and weaves a magnificent web