The Flight of Icarus Myth and Traditional Literature

What softened the wax on Icarus's wings?

• The sun's heat

• The wind

• The clouds

• The ocean water

Why did Icarus fly higher and higher into the sky?

• He wanted to impress his dad.

• He did not know how to control his wings.

• He was obeying his father's instructions.

• He was fascinated by the idea of being free.

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 one possible theme of this myth?

• Daedalus is creative.

• Icarus does not follow directions.

• Be cautious when trying something new.

• Be careful when you fly too close to the sun.

Why was flying out of the tower the only option Daedalus and Icarus had?

• They couldn't leave by ship because they were surrounded and soldiers patrolled the land.

• Daedalus only wanted to fly. He never thought of another way out.

• Icarus thought it would be fun to fly and convinced his dad.

• Daedalus and Icarus could have just walked out of the tower whenever they wanted to.

Icarus is a character that _____.

• followed instructions carefully.

• didn't know how to stay within his limits.

• learns from his mistakes.

Against his father’s advice, Icarus flew higher and higher because he _________________

• was eager to prove that he was stronger than his father

• often disobeyed his father’s commands

• became lost when the sun blinded him

• was overtaken by the thrill that came from flying freely

Why did Icarus crash into the sea and die?

• His arms got tired

• He flew too close to the sun and it melted the wax

• He wanted to be a fish

• He flew too close to the sun and it blinded him

Why did Daedalus make Icarus collect feathers?

• To make a boa

• To stuff his pillow

• To make wings

• To clean the beach

Why did Daedalus warn Icarus to not fly too close to the sea?

• He's allergic to water

• Sharks might eat him

• The spray would make his wings waterlogged

• He might be seen by ships