WorksheetsThe Flight of Icarus Myth and Traditional Literature
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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.
Daedalus could not follow Icarus into the sky because
he was too heavy
he was too cautious.
he was too slow.
he was too anxious.
What is one theme of the myth? Explain how it is revealed in the text.
Contrast the feelings Icarus experienced during his flight with those of his father Daedalus, citing evidence from the text.
What lesson can be learned from the myth of Icarus?
A) Ambition should be pursued at all costs.
B) Disobedience can lead to dire consequences.
C) Creativity is more important than caution.
D) Freedom is worth any risk.
In the myth of Icarus, what role does Daedalus play in the story?
A) He is a passive observer.
B) He is a mentor and father figure.
C) He is an antagonist.
D) He is a mythical creature.
