The Story of Icarus

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

What is the reason Icarus flies to "the highest heavens"?

• He is cold and wants to feel warmer

• He does not believe Daedalus's warnings

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

• He is bewitched by a sense of freedom

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

• The sun's heat will melt his wings

• The sea's fog will weigh him down

• The tower guards will capture him

• His wings will hit the tops of buildings

What event caused Daedalus to be locked in the tower?

• He is being punished for trapping King Minos in his labyrinth

• He is being punished for Theseus escaping the Labyrinth

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

• He is being punished for not working fast enough

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 "The Flight of Icarus"?

• 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 a modern day device, what are the wings that Daedalus invents most like?

• An airplane

• A hydroplane

• A hang glider

• A helicopter

Why do Daedalus and Icarus not fly hand in hand?

• Daedalus is heavier than Icarus

• Their wings would get in each other’s way

• Daedalus must fly ahead to plot the route

• Icarus is impatient and wants to be on his own

What do people think when they see Icarus and Daedalus in the sky?

• They are birds

• They are gods

• They are prisoners

• They are airplanes

Why might a parent tell the story of “The Flight of Icarus” to a child?

• It shows Daedalus as a strong father figure

• It shows that fathers and sons should stick together

• It shows that disobedient children get what they deserve

• It shows that children should obey their parents