Lynn Marie Houston - 'Becoming Icarus'

Lynn Marie Houston - 'Becoming Icarus'

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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Lynnmarie Haston, a poet and technical writer, shares her reflections on her father's Vietnam War service and introduces her poem 'Becoming Icarus'. The poem explores themes of loss, longing, and the human condition through the myth of Icarus, focusing on the perspective of a girl left behind. It delves into stages of grief and the universal experience of looking skyward in search of answers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of Lynnmarie Haston's recent writings?

Her experiences as a poet

Her father's service in Vietnam

Her career as a technical writer

Her childhood memories

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event in Lynnmarie Haston's life is mentioned in the introduction?

Her own military service

Her mother's career achievements

Her birth during her father's leave

Her father's safe return from Vietnam

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central theme of the poem 'Becoming Icarus'?

The story of Penelope

The journey of a soldier

The aftermath of war

The heroism of Icarus

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 'Becoming Icarus,' what does the girl in the field symbolize?

Fear and anxiety

Victory and triumph

Loss and longing

Hope and renewal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What universal experience is highlighted at the end of 'Becoming Icarus'?

The search for identity

The quest for knowledge

The pain of separation

The joy of reunion