"The Flight of Icarus"

Daedalus made wings for himself and his son in order to

• teach his son to fly.

• be more like the gods.

• escape from the island of Crete.

• show that he was an ingenious artist.

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

• He thought that Icarus would be too afraid.

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

• He thought the winds would be too strong.

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

Why did Icarus fly higher and higher into the sky?

• He wanted to impress the shepherds and plowmen.

• He did not know how to control his wings.

• He was bewitched by a sense of freedom.

• He was obeying his father's instructions.

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Daedalus first knew his fears had come true when

• he saw feathers floating from the sky.

• he heard Icarus cry out for him.

• he felt the heat of the sun.

• he saw his son plunge into the sea.

When Daedelus arrived safely in Sicily, he

• buried his son.

• built a temple.

• made another pair of wings.

• rejoiced in his escape.

In your own words, define "moderate".

In your own words, define "prowess".

In your own words, define "frantic".

In your own words, define "anxiety".

What is one theme of the myth? Explain how it is reavealed in the text above.