Character Inference and Text Evidence

1. What challenge does Ikaros accept?

• A) To fight a group of warriors for the gods
  

• B) To steal a golden feather from Kryxon before sunset
  

• C) To build a great temple in honor of the gods
  

• D) To climb Mount Olympus and speak to Zeus

Which sentence from the text supports your answer?

• A) "One day, a messenger from Mount Olympus arrived."
  

• B) "The messenger led him to a cave at the base of Mount Parnassus."
  

• C) "Inside sleeps the beast, Kryxon," he warned. "Steal a golden feather from its wing and return before sunset."
  

• D) "Ikaros sprinted out of the cave just as the sun began to dip below the horizon."

2. What can you infer about Ikaros' character based on his actions?

• A) He is afraid and unwilling to take risks.
  

• B) He is strong but not very intelligent.
  

• C) He is both brave and clever.
  

• D) He prefers to work alone rather than help others.

Which pieces of text evidence best support this inference? (Select two.)

• "Ikaros stepped forward. 'I accept the challenge.'"

• "The gods have seen your bravery, Ikaros," he said.

• "Thinking quickly, Ikaros rolled to his feet and spotted a beam of sunlight breaking through the cave’s ceiling."

• "The serpent's eyes snapped open. With a deafening hiss, it lunged at him."

How does Ikaros escape Kryxon?

• A) He throws a spear at Kryxon.
  

• B) He lures Kryxon out of the cave and traps him.
  

• C) He uses his shield to reflect sunlight and blind the beast.
  

• D) He asks the gods for help, and they strike Kryxon with lightning.