Context Clues: The Myth of Daedalus and Icarus

What does "genius" mean in the context of the story?

• Very Smart

• Very Foolish

• Dull

• Not Fun

What in the passage tells us what "imprisoned" means?

• When Icarus falls.

• When Icarus flies away.

• Daedalus and Icarus are locked in a tower.

• When Daedalus makes the wings.

What is the antonym for "genius?"

• Smart

• Kind

• Intelligent

• Fool

What is the synonym for "escape?"

• Imprisoned

• Free/Freedom

• Being in Jail

• Trapped

Which phrase means heartbroken?

• No longer filled with any joy.

• To be very happy.

• To be super excited about something.

• To jump with joy.

What word means about the same as "soar?"

• Te be hurt in some way.

• To fall

• To fly

• For something to not be sweet.

What does it mean to get the meaning based on what we already know and have read?

• Definition

• Example

• Inference

• Synonym

Why did Icarus fall?

• Icarus was attacked by a flock of birds.

• When he was flying he hit a tree.

• Icarus did not know how to fly.

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

What was the creature called that Daedalus helped the young hero escape?

• Griffin

• Sphenx

• Minotaur

• Dinosaur

Where were Icarus and Daedalus locked away?

• In a tall stone tower.

• In a normal prison cell.

• On the top of a mountain.

• In the cellar of a castle.