Flight of Icarus Review

Daedalus made wings for himself and his son in order to

• be more like the gods.

• escape from the island of Crete.

• show that he was an ingenious artist.

A moderate amount of something is

• very generous

• just enough.

• too little.

What does prowess mean?

• strength

• arrogance

• intelligence

Something that is done in a frantic way is done

• calmly

• lovingly

• hastily

A sign that a person is experiencing anxiety might be

• an angry frown

• sweaty palms

• a relaxed smile

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

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.

• King Minos loves his Minotaur.

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

• It shows Daedalus as a strong father figure.

• It shows that father and son should stick together.

• It shows that children should obey their parents.

What softened the wax on Icarus' wings?

• The water

• The mist from the clouds

• The heat from the sun

A ________________________ is a traditional story that attempts to answer basic questions about human nature or the natural world.

• autobiography

• myth

• memoir