Icarus and Daedalus - Selection A

In "Icarus and Daedalus," what event has caused Daedalus to be locked in the tower?

• He is being punished for trapping the king in his Labyrinth.

• The king changed his attitude and no longer favors him.

• He is being punished for playing tricks on the royal court.

• The king grew angry with him for not working fast enough.

Daedalus is described in "Icarus and Daedalus" as cunning (resourceful). Given that information, what can the reader predict he will do after being imprisoned on the island?

• plan a way to escape

• grow to like the island

• seek advice from his son

• write a poem criticizing the king

In "Icarus and Daedalus," why does Daedalus associate sea-gulls with liberty?

• A sea-gull guards him in his prison cell.

• Sea-gulls can fly freely to and from the island.

• He thinks that all sea creatures are free.

• Sea-gulls carry message from him to Icarus.

In "Icarus and Daedalus," what is the relationship between the 2 main characters?

• They are cousins.

• They are king and subject.

• They are friends.

• They are father and son.

According to Daedalus in "Icarus and Daedalus," what will be the effect if Icarus flies too low?

• The sun's heat will melt his wings.

• The earth's fog will weigh him down.

• The tower guards will capture him.

• His wings will hit the tops of buildings.

In "Icarus and Daedalus," what is the reason Icarus flies toward "the highest heavens?"

• He is cold and wants to feel warmer.

• He does not believe Daedalus' warnings.

• He trusts that Daedalus' invention will not fail him.

• He wants to escape the feeling of being held in captivity.

According to "Icarus and Daedalus," why does Icarus fall into the sea?

• The wings are not big enough to support his weight.

• The wings melt when he flies too close to the sun.

• He loses his way when he flies too far from Daedalus.

• He is blinded when he flies too close to the sun.

In "Icarus and Daedalus," which event shows that in myths, human beings may have superhuman traits?

• Daedalus builds a labyrinth.

• King Minos imprisons Daedalus.

• Daedalus and Icarus are able to fly.

• Daedalus grieves over his son's death.

What is one lesson taught by "Icarus and Daedalus?"

• Tyrants like King Minos are always punished.

• The gods help those who help themselves.

• Children should never be allowed too much freedom.

• One should not do more than one is capable of doing.

In terms of modern-day device, what are the wings that Daedalus invents in "Icarus and Daedalus" most like?

• an airplane

• a hydroplane

• a hang glider

• a helicopter