Flight of Icarus

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

Why did Icarus fly higher and higher into the sky?

Back

He was fascinated by the sense of freedom.

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

Back

It shows that children should obey their parents.

Front

What do the birds symbolize in the myth?

Back

Freedom

Front

Which statement best describes the main conflict between Daedalus and Icarus?

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.

Front

What is one setting of this story?

Back

A prison on the island of Crete, Greece