Icarus and Arachne Test Review

Daedalus made wings for himself and his son in order to

• Be more like the gods

• Show that he was an ingenious artist

• Escape from the island of Crete

Why did Daedalus have "misgivings" while watching Icarus fly?

• He thought that Icarus would be too bold and reckless

• He thought Icarus would be too afraid

• He thought the winds would be too strong

Why did Icarus fly higher and higher in the sky?

• He did not know how to control his wings

• He was overcome by a sense of freedom

• He was obeying his father's instructions

Daedalus FIRST knew his fears had come true when

• He saw feathers floating from the sky

• He heard Icarus cry out to him

• He felt the heat of the sun

When Daedalus arrived safely in Sicily he

• buried his son

• built a temple

• made another pair of wings

Why was Arachne so indignant (angry)?

• She gets annoyed when people say that Athene taught her how to weave

• She gets angry when people watch her weave

• She gives thanks to Athene for giving her this wonderful gift.

What advice does the old woman give Arachne?

• "with my own ten fingers I gained the skill"

• "Surely Athene herself must have taught her"

• "... ask pardon for you words. Rest content with your fame being the best spinner and weaver..."

How did Arachne react to the old woman's advice?

• Arachne asks the women to show the crowd her own skill

• Arachne rejects the woman's advice and insults her

• Arachne asks Athene for her pardon

Who was the old woman, really?

• Arachne's mother

• Hera

• Athene

What challenge did Arachne issue to Athene?

• To have a weaving contest

• To have a foot race

• To see who could dye fabric faster