The Flight of Icarus

When Daedalus arrived safely in Sicily he

• Made another pair of wings

• Built a temple

• buried his son

• rejoiced in his escape

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What is Daedalus occupation?

• Blacksmith

• Artist

• Architect and inventor

• A bird

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Which are possible themes from the myth

• Practice self control and moderation

• Don't fly too close to the sun

• Don't try new things

• Listen to your parents advice

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Why did Daedalus have "misgivings" while watching Icarus fly?

• He thought that Icarus would be too bold and reckless.

• He thought that the winds would be too strong.

• He thought that the wings would not be strong enough.

• He thought that Icarus would be too afraid.

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Daedalus first knew that his fears had come true when

• He heard Icarus cry out to him.

• He felt the heat of the sun.

• He saw his son plunge into the sea.

• He saw feathers floating from the sky.

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What land did Daedalus name in honor of his son?

• Mount Olympus

• Icaria

• Crete

• Sicily

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What elements of this story do NOT show that this story is a myth?

• A father and son disagree.

• A father and son begin flying with homemade wings.

• Icarus says that from the ground they must look like gods.

• King Minos loves his Minotaur.

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Why did Icarus fly higher and higher into the sky?

• He did not know how to control his wings.

• He was obeying his fathers instructions.

• He was bewitched by a sense of freedom.

• He wanted to impress the shepherds and plowmen.

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A moderate amount of something is

• too little

• just enough

• very generous

• well-earned

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What is the setting of the story?

• A prison on the island of Delos.

• A prison on the island of Crete, Greece.

• A prison on the island of Icaria.

• A prison on Long Island.

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