Literature Units 2-3 TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS

Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of a myth?

• has characters who are gods or who have special abilities;
• is set in ancient times;
• includes facts, statisitcs, and graphic elements
• includes events that could not happen in real life;
• often teaches a lesson relating to a cultural value

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Define theme…

• a message about life or human nature that a writer shares with the reader
• a statement that addresses an opposing viewpoint
• the values and beliefs important to a culture
• the topic covered in an informational article

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which statement is a theme of the myth "The Flight of Icarus"?

• Wisdom grows with time.
• Fear is a strong emotion.
• People should obey their elders.
• People can’t escape their destinies.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How does the setting impact the plot of the myth?

• 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.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which two quotes from the myth best support the theme that reaching beyond your limits can cause problems?

• Daedalus managed to escape from the tower . . . (paragraph 1)
• “. . . but he does not control the air . . . .” (paragraph 2)
• . . . if you fly too high, the heat will melt the wax . . . (paragraph 5)
• He was bewitched by a sense of freedom and beat his wings frantically . . . (paragraph 7)
• . . . he mourned for the birdlike son who had thrown caution to the winds in the exaltation of his freedom . . . (paragraph 9)

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A Which theme or message is emphasized by the setting of this myth?

• People can live happily on islands.
• It is necessary to have freedom.
• It is important to gain experience.
• People can learn from nature.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Part B Which two quotes from the myth best support the answer to Part A?

• . . . Daedalus managed to escape from the tower only to find himself a prisoner on the island . . . (paragraph 1)
• As thousands of gulls soared over the island . . . (paragraph 3)
• He bade him watch the movements of the birds, how they soared and glided overhead. (paragraph 5)
• As they flew across the land to test their prowess before setting out across the dark wild sea, plowmen below stopped their work . . . (paragraph 6)
• The blazing sun beat down on the wings and softened the wax. (paragraph 7)

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

A stanza is a group of lines in a poem. True or False?

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which statement best describes the message of the poem "Icarus's Flight"?

• Icarus flew too far for no good reason.
• Icarus learned something by flying too far.
• Icarus had a habit of flying too far.
• Icarus was pushed into flying too far.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

Reread the sentence from line 1 of the poem.

What else could the boy have done?

Why does the poet most likely begin the poem this way?

• The poet wants to criticize Icarus.
• The poet wants to establish sympathy for Icarus.
• The poet wants to emphasize the idea that Icarus was a young boy.
• The poet wants to suggest that Icarus did not know what he was doing.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4