Yuck...I hate spiders. Unfortunately (LOL), you did a good job on focusing on this thing. Why didn't you move the spider into the light more? Don't worry, I don't blame you. I wouldn't have come close to it as you did. Just too bad you have the line of shadow at the right.
7 - Yes, very good. For me, better if the face and front 'feet' were in finer detail/focus. I do like the blue textured background, the red around the eyes looks good, I like the shine on the eyes.