Unit 2 Summative 2 Retake

What natural disaster strikes the boat?

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

• Rogue wave

• Earthquake

Where is Scoot trapped after the wave hits?

• On deck

• In the galley

• In the cabin

• In the engine room

How does Scoot eventually escape?

• Through a broken window

• By opening the hatch

• Through the skylight

• By swimming underwater

The setting is important to the plot of the story because:

• Rogue waves are common south of Ensenada

• The characters wouldn’t face as much danger anywhere else

• It is an essential part of the plot’s central conflict

• Sully has never sailed so far off coast before

Why did Daedalus and Icarus attempt to escape Crete?

• They were imprisoned by King Minos

• They wanted to find new lands

• They were seeking adventure

• They were banished

What material did Daedalus use to create the wings?

• Feathers and wax

• Wood and cloth

• Metal and leather

• Silk and bamboo

What warning did Daedalus give Icarus before flying?

• Not to fly too high or too low

• To follow him closely

• To flap his wings steadily

• To avoid flying over the sea

What caused Icarus's downfall?

• He flew too low, and the sea dampened his wings

• He flew too high, and the sun melted the wax

• He flew too fast, and the wind tore his wings

• He flew too slow, and the wings fell apart

What is the central theme of "Icarus's Flight"?

• The dangers of hubris

• The importance of obedience

• The pursuit of freedom

• The consequences of curiosity

What does Icarus's ascent symbolize in the poem?

• Human ambition and the desire to transcend limitations

• The inevitability of fate

• The bond between father and son

• The beauty of the natural world