The Flight of Icarus – Comprehension Quiz

Which part of the story describes how Daedalus and Icarus are trapped on the island?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Resolution

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What event marks the rising action of the story?

• Icarus ignores his father’s warning and flies higher.

• Daedalus buries his son.

• Daedalus builds the labyrinth.

• The people mistake them for gods.

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What is the climax of the myth?

• Icarus plunges into the sea.

• Daedalus creates the wings.

• Icarus collects feathers on the beach.

• Daedalus builds a temple to Apollo.

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What is the falling action in the myth?

• Daedalus mourns and buries his son.

• Icarus first tries out his wings.

• The shepherds mistake them for gods.

• Daedalus warns Icarus to stay close.

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What is the resolution of the story?

• Daedalus builds a temple and hangs up his wings.

• Icarus plays with feathers on the beach.

• King Minos traps Daedalus in the tower.

• The people stop to watch Daedalus flying.

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What theme is most clearly shown by Icarus ignoring his father’s warning?

• Overconfidence can lead to failure.

• Hard work always pays off.

• Freedom is always safe.

• Parents cannot be trusted.

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What lesson does Daedalus try to teach Icarus before they fly?

• Stay at a moderate height and follow instructions.

• Do not collect feathers from the ground.

• Always fly faster than the birds.

• The sun is safe if you are careful.

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What universal theme is present in this myth?

• Rules are meant to be broken

• Parents should not give advice.

• All inventions bring happiness.

• Human pride often leads to downfall

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Why do the plowmen and shepherds mistake Daedalus and Icarus for gods?

• Because they are flying through the sky.

• Because they wear golden crowns.

• Because they are holding weapons.

• Because they glow with light.

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What lesson can readers learn from Daedalus’s grief at the end of the story?

• Success can feel meaningless if it costs you someone you love.

• Building wings always brings sadness.

• Kings always win in the end.

• Temples should always be built after victory.

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