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Arachne Practice Test
Arachne Practice Test
Arachne Practice Test
2. Many people who came to watch Arachne wondered if the goddess Athene had taught her to
weave. Arachne’s reaction to this wonderment suggests that she feels
a. angry
b. confident
c. surprised
d. worried
3. When Athene and Arachne compete in a weaving contest, it is part of the story’s
a. climax
b. rising action
c. falling action
d. exposition
4. Why was Athene angry at the progress she saw on Arachne’s loom?
a. The images were an insult to the god.
b. It was evident that Arachne was beating Athene in the competition.
c. She did not realize Arachne was so skilled.
d. The colors used were Athene’s least favorite colors.
8. Identify an important conflict in the story. Who is it between? Why is this conflict important to
the plot (story)?
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9. Reread lines 46-52. How does the information help establish the conflict of the story?
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10. Describe the setting. How is this setting important to the plot (story)?
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11. What event is the climax of the story? Explain why this is the climax.
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14. What does the word obstinancy mean as it is used in line 59? Use evidence from the text to
support your answer.
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