Icarus

What does prowess mean?

• strength

• arrogance

• intelligence

• recklessness

Something that is done in a frantic way is done

• calmly

• deliberately

• lovingly

• hastily

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)

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)

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 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

The wax on his wings began to melt. He plunged into the sea.

• Daedalus

• Icarus