The Flight of Icarus

What is Daedalus' occupation?

• A blacksmith

• An artist

• An architect and inventor

• A fish

What could you infer is the best reason Daedalus has for not wanting his son Icarus to fly?

• He thought that Icarus would be too afraid.

• He thought that the winds would be too strong.

• He thought that the wings would not be strong enough.

• He thought that Icarus would be too bold and reckless.

Why did Icarus fly higher and higher into the sky?

• He wanted to impress the people on the ground.
• He did not know how to control his wings.
• He was obeying his father's instructions.
• He was fascinated by the sense of freedom.

Which of the following is the best summary of the story?

• Daedalus finds himself imprisoned on an island with his son, Icarus. In order to escape, Daedalus creates wings. he warns his son not to fly too close to the sun. icarus flies too close to the sun and melts his wings.
• King Minos has Daedalus build a laybrinth but changes his mind and imprions Daedalus. Daedalus sees sea gulls and decided to create wings to escape. Icarus flies too close to the sun and it melts his wings.
• Daedalus finds himself imprisoned on an island along with his son, Icarus. in order to escape, Daedalus creates wings. he warns his son not to fly too close to the sun. Icarus flies too close to the sun, melts his wings, and crashes into the sea.
• King Minos imprisons Daedalus and Icarus. Daedalus creates wings to escape while warning Icarus not to fly too close to the sun. Icarus ignores the warning and flues too close to the sun, melts his wings, and crashes into the sea. Daedalus flies to Sicily alone.

Why might a parent tell the story of Icarus and Daedalus to a child?

• It shows Daedalus as a strong father figure.
• It shows fathers and sons should stick together.
• It shows that disobedient children get what they deserve.
• It shows that children should obey their parents.

What did Daedalus mean when he said, " The king cannot imprison my mind." 

• His mind is free and he can imagine new possibilities for freedom.
• I can no longer think because I am imprisoned.
• He didn't say that, Icarus did.

What do the birds symbolize in the myth?

• Prison
• Captivity
• Freedom
• Weakness

Which statement best describes the main conflict between Daedalus and Icarus?

• Icarus does not listen to Daedalus' warning about flying too high.

• Icarus does not learn to fly properly.

• Daedalus disobeys Icarus' warning during the escape from the tower.

• Daedalus and Icarus disagree on how to escape from the tower.

What is Daedalus's plan for escape?

• He will politely ask the guards to let him go

• He plans on making wings and flying

• He will ask King Minos for forgiveness

• He will take a boat back to his country

What instructions did Icarus fail to listen to?

• He flew to the east and was out of the sight of his father.

• He flew too low and could not see in the fog.

• He flew at a average height.

• He flew too high and the sun melted the wax on his wings.