The Flight of Icarus - Analyze the Text Review

Read paragraph 1 and 2. What does the phrase “Minos may control the land and sea, but he does not control the air” suggest about Daedalus?

• He believes he can outsmart King Minos by escaping through the air.

• He is giving up on escaping because Minos has too much control.

• He is planning to challenge King Minos to a battle.

• He thinks King Minos will eventually allow him to leave freely.

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What was one reason Daedalus’ previous escape attempts failed? Read paragraph 2.

• He did not have enough money to bribe the ship captains.

• King Minos carefully inspected all ships leaving the island.

• The sea was too rough for travel.
  

• Icarus did not want to leave the island.

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What does Icarus’ behavior in the passage suggest about his character? Read paragraphs 3-4.

• He is serious and focused like his father.

• He is playful and easily distracted.
  

• He is afraid of his father’s instructions.
  

• He is impatient and refuses to help.

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How does the contrast between Daedalus and Icarus help develop the theme? Read paragraphs 3-4.

• It highlights the difference between wisdom and carelessness.

• It suggests that Daedalus is too strict and controlling.
  

• It shows that Icarus is more intelligent than his father.
  

• It proves that children should always follow orders without question.

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What does Icarus’ reaction to his father’s work foreshadow?

• His eventual wisdom and careful nature.

• His lack of interest in flying.
  

• His tendency to be distracted and disregard warnings.
  

• His ability to follow directions perfectly.

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Which theme is most clearly developed through Daedalus’ warning to Icarus? Read paragraphs 5-6.

• The importance of balance and moderation.

• The power of nature over human invention.
  

• The inevitability of failure.
  

• The danger of trusting others too easily.

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How does Icarus’ excitement contrast with Daedalus’ cautious instructions to develop the theme?

• It emphasizes the conflict between youthful ambition and wisdom.
  

• It shows that Icarus is not interested in flying.
  

• It suggests that Daedalus is too fearful to enjoy success.

• It proves that Icarus does not understand how the wings work.

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How does the sea being named after Icarus contribute to the story’s overall meaning?

• It honors Icarus as a hero who achieved greatness.
  

• It serves as a lasting reminder of the consequences of ignoring warnings.

• It suggests that Daedalus also perished in the sea.
  

• It symbolizes Icarus’ final triumph over his father.

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