The Flight of Icarus

What is Daedalus' occupation?

• A blacksmith

• An artist

• architect and inventor

• A fish

What were the two things Icarus's father told him to do?

• Have fun and fly high
• Stay on the ground and think about life
• Don't fly too low or too high and stay close to me
• Don't fly to the mystical mountain and play with the dragon

What softened the wax on Icarus's wings?

• The sun's heat

• The wind

• The clouds

• The ocean water

Where did Icarus fall?

• on a mountain
• In the grass
• Into his father's arms
• In the ocean

What could you infer is the best reason Daedalus has for not wanting his son Icarus to fly?

• He thought that Icarus would be too afraid.

• He thought that the winds would be too strong.

• He thought that the wings would not be strong enough.

• He thought that Icarus would be too bold and reckless.

Why did Icarus fly higher and higher into the sky?

• He wanted to impress his dad.

• He did not know how to control his wings.

• He was obeying his father's instructions.

• He was fascinated by the sense of freedom.

Which of the following is the best summary of the story?

• Daedalus finds himself imprisoned on an island with his son, Icarus. Icarus flies too close to the sun and melts his wings.

• King Minos has Daedalus build a labyrinth but changes his mind and imprisons Daedalus. Daedalus sees seagulls and decided to create wings to escape.

• Daedalus finds himself imprisoned on an island along with his son, Icarus. in order to escape, Daedalus creates wings.

• Daedalus and Icarus lived on an island named Crete. After Daedalus finished the maze, he and Icarus were trapped in the tower. Daedalus creates wings to escape while warning Icarus not to fly too close to the sun. Icarus ignores the warning and flies too close to the sun, melts his wings, and crashes into the sea.

Why might a parent tell the story of Icarus and Daedalus to a child?

• It shows Daedalus as a strong father figure.
• It shows fathers and sons should stick together.
• It shows that disobedient children get what they deserve.
• It shows that children should obey their parents.

Which statement best describes the main conflict between Daedalus and Icarus?

• Icarus does not listen to Daedalus' warning about flying too high.

• Icarus does not learn to fly properly.

• Daedalus disobeys Icarus' warning during the escape from the tower.

• Daedalus and Icarus disagree on how to escape from the tower.

What is one possible theme of this myth?

• Daedalus is creative.

• Icarus does not follow directions.

• Be cautious when trying something new.

• Be careful when you fly too close to the sun.