The Flight of Icarus Myth and Traditional Literature

Daedalus could not follow Icarus into the sky because

• he was too anxious.

• he was too slow.

• he was too cautious.

• he was too heavy.

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

• It shows Daedalus as a strong father figure.

• It shows that father and son should stick together.

• It shows that disobedient children should get what they deserve.

• It shows that children should obey their parents.

What softened the wax on Icarus' wings?

• The water

• The mist from the clouds

• The heat from the sun

• The winds

What is Daedalus' plan for escape?

• He would bribe the guards to let him go.

• He would ask King Minos for forgiveness and pardon.

• He would take a boat back to his country.

• He would make wings and fly away.

The reader can conclude that the story is written in Third Person Omniscient Point of View because

• King Minos is telling the story.

• Only the thoughts of Daedalus and Icarus are shown

• All of the characters thoughts are known to the reader.

• Only the thoughts of Daedalus are shown.

Which are possible themes from the myth

• Practice self control and moderation

• Don't fly too close to the sun

• Don't try new things

• Listen to your parents advice

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.

• He can no longer think because he's imprisoned.

• His head is too large to fit in a jail cell.

• He may always be in prison but at least he has his imagination.

Daedalus made wings for himself and his son in order to

• teach his son to fly.

• be more like the gods.

• escape from the island of Crete.

• show that he was an ingenious artist.

Daedalus first knew that his fears had come true when

• he saw feathers floating from the sky.

• he heard Icarus cry out to him.

• he felt the heat of the sun.

• he saw his son plunge into the sea.

When Daedalus arrived safely in Sicily he

• buried his son.

• built a temple.

• made another pair of wings.

• rejoiced in his escape.