Worksheets"The Boy Who Flew" and "King Thrushbeard" Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What type of statements/sentences should be included in an objective summary?
specific details
quotes from the text
main ideas
opinions about the story
Which of the following statements would NOT belong in an objective summary of the story, "The Boy Who Flew"?
“Her husband, in order to soothe her, decided to punish Daedalus. He made Daedalus and his son prisoners.”
“As they rose into the air and headed away from their island prison toward the sea, Daedalus called out to Icarus, “Follow me! Do not fly too low… and do not fly too high…”
“Daedalus did not want his work to be used for murder, so he helped one of the young men who came to die to save himself and his companions and to kill the Minotaur.”
“As they flew by, fishermen dropped their nets in wonder and farmers stopped at their plows.”
What is a possible theme for "The Boy Who Flew"?
Slow and steady wins the race.
You should always obey the advice of your parents.
Don't fly too close to the sun.
Don't tempt the gods; they are jealous.
How did the character Icarus change toward the end of the story, "The Boy Who Flew"?
He fell into the sea.
He refused to help his father build the wings.
He believed he knew more than his father.
He decided to stay on Crete and never leave.
In "The Boy Who Flew", What was repeated (Again & Again) in the text that helped the reader determine the theme?
Icarus would always do what his father told him to do.
They practiced flying before they escaped the island.
They always refused to help King Minos.
Every invention Daedalus created was to help the citizens of Athens.
In "The Boy Who Flew", Why does Daedalus want to have the Minotaur killed?
The Minotaur built a boat similar to his, and he is jealous.
He thinks it is wrong for the Minotaur to kill the people.
He is trying to please King Minos.
He has always thought he was more talented than the Minotaur.
In "The Boy Who Flew", King Minos punishes Daedalus for helping kill the Minotaur. What is his punishment?
turning against his own city
becoming a prisoner on the island
creating a maze
creating weapons to use in war
In the Mythic Warriors video, How did Daedalus change after escaping the island?
He became sad and depressed and stopped inventing.
He swore revenge on Minos for holding him prisoner.
He returned to the island to look for Icarus.
He only created inventions that would help his fellow citizens.
Using "The Boy Who Flew" and the Mythic Warrior video, which of these character traits would accurately describe BOTH Daedalus and Icarus? (Think back to Icarus' behavior at the end of the story.)
gifted, genius
cocky, arrogant
angry, defensive
evil, deceptive
In "King Thrushbeard", the author uses words to paint a picture in the reader's mind. Which words convey (show) poverty?
earls, barons, and the aristocracy
wine barrel, prize rooster, green wood
dirty, ragged, beggar
servants, palace, provisions
In "King Thrushbeard", how did the minstrel help the princess to be more kind and humbled?
He asked her to sell her possessions and give the money to the poor.
He had her to become poor and work for food and money.
He had her to sing for money in the marketplace
He asked her to dance for money in the marketplace.
In paragraph 2, The author of "King Thrushbeard" uses metaphors to show how the princess was ridiculing the suitors. Which is an example below?
He is a minstrel, meaning he is a preacher
He is a thrush, meaning he is too cocky and arrogant.
He is as straight as wood, meaning he is smart.
He is a wine barrel, meaning he is fat.
In "King Thrushbeard", the expressions to lend a hand and the end of their provisions mean...
"to hope for the best" and "they had just enough left"
"to shake hands" and "to ask for help when needed"
"to help out" and "no more supplies or food"
"To get a job" and " ran out of fuel"
In "King Thrushbeard", The King "...swore that she should have for her husband the very first beggar to come to his door." Which is NOT a synonym for swore?
taken an oath
promised
cursed
pledged
What inference can you make when the princess is traveling and repeats, "Oh, I am a miserable thing, If only I'd married the Thrushbeard King".
She realizes that being wealthy was important.
She realizes that her marriage is important.
She realizes that her father does not really love her.
She realizes that money can't buy happiness.
During the time the princess is working as a kitchen maid, what words does the author use to describe the King's palace?
bitterly, worthy, punish
pomp and splendor, delicious, celebrated
hussar, earthenware, marketplace
eldest, comforted, fathoms
Which is a simile from "King Thrushbeard"?
Her father and his whole court came and wished her happiness in her marriage.
I wish that you and I had been there as well.
He is a wine barrel.
He has a chin like a thrush's beak.
Why did the author use words like: dirty, ragged, trying to earn a small handout, hut, walking on foot, scanty meal and die of hunger.
To show a tone of hopefulness and pride
To show a tone of hopelessness and poverty
To show a tone of helping others in need
To show a ridiculing and mocking tone
Why did the King have his daughter marry the beggar (the minstrel)?
He was teaching her a lesson to make her more humble and knew that the beggar was really King Thrushbeard all along.
He was tired of her arrogance and didn't love her anymore, but he did not realize that she would be so poor the rest of her life.
He was trying to keep his promise but was too weak to follow through with it.
He was teaching her useful skills like weaving and business, and hoped she could make living on her own.
How are "The Boy Who Flew" and "King Thrushbeard" similar?
Both have main characters that are very prideful and arrogant.
Both have main characters living in a prison.
Both have an evil king that tries to kill the main character.
Both kings have a beautiful daughter.
