G8Bi 2.1 The Flight of Icarus (Comprehension)
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- Q1
Why was King Minos angry at Icarus’ father?
he bribed some sailors from Crete
he blamed him for faulty construction
he stowed away on a vessel to Delos
he helped Theseus escape the maze
30s - Q2
What was Daedalus’ punishment? He was...
imprisoned in a high tower
placed in a labyrinth on Samos
thrown into the lonely sea
sent to face the Minotaur in the maze
30s - Q3
Daedalus made wings for himself and his son in order to:
teach his son to fly.
escape from the island of Crete.
show that he was an ingenious artist.
be more like the gods.
30s - Q4
How were the wings made?
molded rocks in the shape of a bird’s wing
knitted feathers with sand
melted wax, feathers and thread
painted on to the skeletons of gulls
30s - Q5
Why did Daedalus have “misgivings” while watching Icarus fly?
He thought that the winds would be too strong.
He thought that the wings would not be strong enough.
He thought that Icarus would be too bold and reckless.
He thought that Icarus would be too afraid.
30s - Q6
What does the phrase “test their prowess” refer to?
when King Minos and Daedalus argued about the Minotaur
when Icarus and Dedalus tried out the strength of the wings
when plowmen and shepherds attempted to catch the flying pair
when Icarus and Theseus compared their power
30s - Q7
Why did Icarus fly higher and higher into the sky?
He did not know how to control his wings.
He was bewitched by a sense of freedom.
He wanted to impress the shepherds and plowmen.
He was obeying his father’s instructions.
30s - Q8
Daedalus first knew that his fears had come true when:
he saw feathers floating from the sky.
he saw his son plunge into the sea.
he heard Icarus cry out to him.
he felt the heat of the sun.
30s - Q9
Daedalus could not follow Icarus into the sky because:
he was too anxious.
he was too heavy.
he was too cautious.
he was too slow.
30s - Q10
When Daedalus arrived safely in Sicily he:
made another pair of wings.
rejoiced in his escape.
buried his son.
built a temple.
30s - Q11
What does the phrase: “Soon Icarus […] skirted over the white sand and even out over the waves, letting his feet touch the snowy foam as the water thundered and broke over the sharp rocks,” most likely mean?
Icarus flew quickly over the ocean
Icarus flew high above the sea and sand
Icarus avoided the beach and the sea foam
Icarus moved along barely touching the ground
30s - Q12
“And he mourned for the birdlike son who had thrown caution to the winds in the exaltation of his freedom from the earth.” What does “mourned” most likely mean?
Daedalus buries his son with honors.
Daedalus remembers his son with sadness
Daedalus went to his son’s funeral.
Daedalus reminisces about his son with joy
30s - Q13
Which of the statements below best describes how Daedalus attempts to resolve his conflict?
He implores the gods to intercede.
He begs King Minos for mercy.
He relies on human ingenuity.
He leaves it up to his son's prowess.
30s - Q14
What character traits of Icarus foreshadowed his death?
He was spiteful and often sought revenge.
He was disrespectful and arrogant.
He was forgetful and easily distracted.
He was bold and reckless.
30s - Q15
Since Daedalus told Icarus not to “fly too high or too low” what does this reveal about the morals of Greek society?
They believed in the importance of moderation.
They believed in the importance of physical prowess.
They believed in the significance of obedience to the State.
They believed ingenuity could save you from anything.
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