The Flight of Icarus

Front

What is Daedalus' occupation?

Back

An architect and inventor

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

What is the best summary of the story of Daedalus and Icarus?

Back

King Minos imprisons Daedalus and Icarus. 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. Daedalus flies to Sicily alone.

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 did Daedalus mean when he said, "The king cannot imprison my mind."

Back

His mind is free and he can imagine new possibilities for freedom.

Front

What do the birds symbolize in the myth?

Back

Freedom

Front

What is the main conflict between Daedalus and Icarus?

Back

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

Front

What is Daedalus's plan for escape?

Back

He plans on making wings and flying

Front

What instructions did Icarus fail to listen to?

Back

He flew too high and the sun melted the wax on his wings.