The Flight of Icarus

Front

What is Daedalus' occupation?

Back

architect and inventor

Front

What were the two things Icarus's father told him to do?

Back

Don't fly too low or too high and stay close to me

Front

What softened the wax on Icarus's wings?

Back

The sun's heat

Front

Where did Icarus fall?

Back

In the ocean

Front

What could you infer is the best reason Daedalus has for not wanting his son Icarus to fly?

Back

He thought that Icarus would be too bold and reckless.

Front

Why did Icarus fly higher and higher into the sky?

Back

He was fascinated by the sense of freedom.

Front

Which of the following is the best summary of the story?

Back

Daedalus and Icarus lived on an island named Crete. After Daedalus finished the maze, he and Icarus were trapped in the tower. Daedalus creates wings to escape while warning Icarus not to fly too close to the sun. Icarus ignores the warning and flies too close to the sun, melts his wings, and crashes into the sea.

Front

Why might a parent tell the story of Icarus and Daedalus to a child?

Back

It shows that children should obey their parents.

Front

Which statement best describes the main conflict between Daedalus and Icarus? Options: Icarus does not listen to Daedalus' warning about flying too high., Icarus does not learn to fly properly., Daedalus disobeys Icarus' warning during the escape from the tower., Daedalus and Icarus disagree on how to escape from the tower.

Back

Icarus does not listen to Daedalus' warning about flying too high.

Front

What is one possible theme of this myth?

Back

Be cautious when trying something new.