Flight of Icarus Study Questions

Which quote supports the theme "People can learn from nature?"

• "The sun beat down on the wings and softened the wax."

• "They managed to escape the tower only to find themselves prisoners on the island."

• "It was fun making the wings."

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Daedalus is a(n)....

• smart person who persists

• artist who loves to fail

• smart person but scared of failure

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How is Icarus's freedom different from a bird's freedom?

• Birds have limitless freedom. Icarus has limited freedom. If he reaches beyond the limits, he will face problems

• Birds don't have wax on their wings. If they reach beyond their limits, they will be eaten

• Icarus has unlimited freedom. Icarus is a mythological God and has abilities that mortals do not have

• Icarus and the birds have the same limitless freedom and can go anywhere they want without any consequences

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.4.3

One possible theme for Icarus is....

• Escaping the castle.

• Flying too close to the sun.

• Don't do what your parents tell you.

• Listen to your elders.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Exaltation

• praise

• singing

• Flotation

• Promotion

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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CCSS.RI.8.4

Which statement about life or human behavior is emphasized by the setting of this story?

• People can live happily on islands.

• It is freedom that is necessary.

• It is important to gain experience.

• People can learn from nature.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which statement best explains how the setting impacts the plot of the story?

• Daedalus sees the air as a means of escape.

• Daedalus tries to escape but fails.

• Daedalus is imprisoned in a high tower.

• Daedalus is a gifted inventor.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.4.3

Which quote shows that Icarus flew too high?

• until he reached the clouds.

• Up and up Icarus soared . . .

• the sun became so hot that the largest feathers dropped off . . .

• He cried out to his father . . .

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which quote supports the theme "People can learn from Nature?"

• Daedalus managed to escape from the tower only to find himself a prisoner on the island

• As thousands of gulls soared over the island

• He bade him watch the movements of the birds, how they soared and glided overhead.

• As they flew across the land to test their prowess before setting out across the dark wild sea, plowmen below stopped their work . . .

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

The word anxiety comes from the Latin word angere, which means “to choke.” What does anxiety mean?

• Obsessive anger

• Overwhelming misery

• Consuming fear

• Devouring sadness

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