Daedalus and Icarus

Why did Daedalus make wings for himself and Icarus? 

• to be more like the gods
• To escape their imprisonment
• to impress King Minos
• to teach his son to fly

Why did Icarus crash into the sea and die?

• His arms got tired
• He flew too close to the sun and it melted the wax
• He wanted to be a fish
• He flew too close to the sun and it blinded him

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Why did Daedalus warn Icarus to not fly too close to the sea?

• He's allergic to water
• Sharks might eat him
• The spray would make his wings waterlogged
• He might be seen by ships

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What is the name of the island where Daedalus and Icarus are prisoners?

• Greece
• Sicily
• Crete
• Minos

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What does "frantically" mean?

• having great skill and imagination
• superior skill or ability
• feelings of doubt
• in an uncontrolled manner

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What is the best statement of the POEM'S theme or message?

• Test your limits to learn what's possible.
• Listen to your parents
• Be content with what you have.
• Work hard to prepare for the future.

Daedalus could not follow Icarus into the sky because 

• he was too heavy. 
• he was too cautious. 
• he was too slow. 
• he was too anxious. 

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A moderate amount of something is

• very generous. 
• just enough. 
• too little. 
• well-earned. 

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What does the poet suggest by the lines “to flutter ignorantly / from petal to petal within some garden” (lines 12–13)?

• a busy, fulfilled, knowledgable life
• a safe, boring, unknowing life
• a life of peace and harmony  for all
• a life of freedom and escape 

Which phrase from the poem best expresses what Icarus gained from his flight?

• “downward plunge”
• “point of wisdom”
• “just far enough”
• “neither not the shepherd watched him fall"