Making Connections to Icarus

Select two pieces of evidence that prove Daedalus has experienced failure.

• "Daedalus watched him proudly but with miagivings." (lines 39-40)

• "Finally, one clear, wind -swept morning, the wings were finished, and Daedalus fastened them to Icarus's shoulders and taught him how to fly." (lines 30-32)

• "In time with the help of his young son, Icarus, Daedalus managed to escape from the tower, only to find himself a prisoner on the island>" (lines 3-6)

• "Several times he tried by bribery to stow away on one of the vessels sailing from Crete, but King Minos kept strict watch over them, and no ships were allowed to sail without being carefully searched." (lines 6-9)

• "When they (the wings) were finished, Daedalus fastened them to his shoulders and found himself lifting upwards, where he hung poised in the air." (lines 25-27)

Which of the following from the text shows that Icarus was too young to understand what he and his father were experiencing?

• "it was fun making the wings" (line 24)

• "...gathered up all the feathers he could find" (line 14)

• "played about on the beach happily... chasing feathers... taking bits of wax and working it into strange shapes..." (lines 19-23)

• "raising his arms up and down, skirted over the white sand and even out over the waxes..." (lines 36-37)

Select the evidence that demonstrates Daedalus' mood as changed since the beginning of the passage.

• "He kissed Icarus and fastened the wings more securely to his son's shoulders." (lines 48-49)

• "Daedalus' eyes filled with tears, and turning away, he soared into the sky, calling to Icarus to follow." (lines 52-54)

• "Daedalus, crazy by anxiety, called back to him, "Icarus! Icarus, my son, where are you?"

• "...but the joy of his flight was gone and his victory over the air was bitter to him." (lines 89-90)

Reread Daedalus' advice to Icarus in lines 40-47. What do these lines suggest about the kind of behavior that ancient Greeks valued?

• The advice suggest that the ancient Greeks valued creativity; thinking out of the box to solve a problem.

• The advice suggests that the ancient Greeks valued adventure; stepping out of your comfort zone.

• The advice suggests that the ancient Greeks valued independence; not listening to others.

• The advice suggests that the ancient Greeks valued self-control; knowing when to stop and show control.

Reread lines 56-59. What does this sentence suggest about a possible theme of this myth?

• It suggests one theme may be to be creative; try to be inspired.

• It suggests one theme may be to focus on one way to achieve your goal; don't give up.

• It suggests one them may be to follow others; don't try to be unique.

• It suggests one theme may be to know your place; don't get ahead of yourself.

What text clues does the author provide to hint at the outcome of Icarus' flight? Select TWO.

• "He pointed out the slow, graceful sweep of their wings..." (line 33-35)

• "... If you fly too high, the sun will melt the wax holding the feathers to your wings..." (line 44-47)

• "... he looked back, to see that the boy was safe..." (line 54-56)

• "He flew higher and higher into the blue sky..." (line 63-66)

Reread lines 67-71 of the text. Which of these descriptions suggest the reality of Icarus' negative experience?

• beat his wings frantically

• glorious sun

• sense of freedom

• soft moist clouds

why did Daedalus have "misgivings" while watching Icarus fly? select TWO.

• He thought King Minos would catch them.

• He thought that Icarus would be reckless

• He thought that the wings would not be strong enough

• He was afraid Icarus couldn't handle the flight.

Why was Daedalus "crazed by anxiety"

• He felt the heat of the sun

• He heard Icarus cry to him.

• He saw feathers floating from the sky.

• He wanted to escape the island of Crete

What was the meaning of the word "bade" as it is used in the text on line 6?

• To accomplish something.

• To issue an order by an authority

• To request the presence of

• To scare away from.