Answer questions 1-5 of this passage of Through the Eyes Of a Spider but 1st read the passage. These are all Multiple Choice Que
stions.
1. This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.
Part A: Which statement best summarizes the theme of the passage?
A. Do your best work at all times to be successful.
B. Taking risks can lead to opportunities.
C. Choose your friends wisely.
D. Don’t be too proud.
Part B: Which details from the text best support your answer in part A? Select two options.
A. Arachne brags about her skills.
B. Minerva shows Arachne mercy.
C. Arachne is very good at weaving.
D. Arachne is punished for her actions.
E. Minerva disguises herself as an old woman.
F. Minerva gives Arachne a chance to apologize.
2. Read the sentence from the text.
I would take filaments of silver, gold, and all the colors of the rainbow and weave them into magnificent rugs and tapestries.
The origin of the word filament is the Latin word filare, meaning “to spin” or “to draw out in a long line.” What type of materials does Arachne most likely use?
A. Fine threads
B. Bright paints
C. Smooth paper
D. Modeling clay
3. What is the main problem in the passage and two pieces of evidence that support your answer.
Part A: What is the main problem in Through the Eyes Of a Spider?
A. Arachne is young and very foolish.
B. Arachne offends the goddess Minerva.
C. Arachne believes she is better than the gods.
D. Arachne weaves a tapestry that mocks the gods.
Part B: Give 2 pieces of text evidence that support your answer in Part A.
A. “... centuries ago I was human, ...”
B. “I was the very best, and I made sure everyone knew it, ...”
C. “...but I was so young and talented.”
D. “...I had just finished weaving a wondrous tapestry; ...”
E. “The goddess was generous at first, ...”
F. “... I had mocked the behavior of all the gods.”
4. At the end of the passage, how does Arachne bring punishment upon herself?
A. By boasting that she is better than all the gods.
B. By weaving a tapestry that makes fun of the gods.
C. By claiming she is the best Weaver in all of Greece.
D. By weaving tapestries that make Minerva jealous of her skills.
5. This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.
Part A: Read this sentence from the passage.
The change was quite traumatic, let me tell you!
The Origin of the word trauma is a Greek word meaning “wound.” Which Best describes the traumatic experience that the narrator has?
A. A sudden turn
B. A serious injury
C. A painful surprise
D. A thrilling experience
Part B: Which word most likely has the same origin as traumatic?
A. Automatic
B. Drama
C. Translate
D. Traumatize
1. This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.
Part A: Which statement best summarizes the theme of the passage?
A. Do your best work at all times to be successful.
B. Taking risks can lead to opportunities.
C. Choose your friends wisely.
D. Don’t be too proud.
Part B: Which details from the text best support your answer in part A? Select two options.
A. Arachne brags about her skills.
B. Minerva shows Arachne mercy.
C. Arachne is very good at weaving.
D. Arachne is punished for her actions.
E. Minerva disguises herself as an old woman.
F. Minerva gives Arachne a chance to apologize.
2. Read the sentence from the text.
I would take filaments of silver, gold, and all the colors of the rainbow and weave them into magnificent rugs and tapestries.
The origin of the word filament is the Latin word filare, meaning “to spin” or “to draw out in a long line.” What type of materials does Arachne most likely use?
A. Fine threads
B. Bright paints
C. Smooth paper
D. Modeling clay
3. What is the main problem in the passage and two pieces of evidence that support your answer.
Part A: What is the main problem in Through the Eyes Of a Spider?
A. Arachne is young and very foolish.
B. Arachne offends the goddess Minerva.
C. Arachne believes she is better than the gods.
D. Arachne weaves a tapestry that mocks the gods.
Part B: Give 2 pieces of text evidence that support your answer in Part A.
A. “... centuries ago I was human, ...”
B. “I was the very best, and I made sure everyone knew it, ...”
C. “...but I was so young and talented.”
D. “...I had just finished weaving a wondrous tapestry; ...”
E. “The goddess was generous at first, ...”
F. “... I had mocked the behavior of all the gods.”
4. At the end of the passage, how does Arachne bring punishment upon herself?
A. By boasting that she is better than all the gods.
B. By weaving a tapestry that makes fun of the gods.
C. By claiming she is the best Weaver in all of Greece.
D. By weaving tapestries that make Minerva jealous of her skills.
5. This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.
Part A: Read this sentence from the passage.
The change was quite traumatic, let me tell you!
The Origin of the word trauma is a Greek word meaning “wound.” Which Best describes the traumatic experience that the narrator has?
A. A sudden turn
B. A serious injury
C. A painful surprise
D. A thrilling experience
Part B: Which word most likely has the same origin as traumatic?
A. Automatic
B. Drama
C. Translate
D. Traumatize
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