
G8Bi 2.1 The Flight of Icarus (Comprehension)
Quiz by Janette Salinas
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Why was King Minos angry at Icarus’ father?
What was Daedalus’ punishment? He was...
Daedalus made wings for himself and his son in order to:
How were the wings made?
Why did Daedalus have “misgivings” while watching Icarus fly?
What does the phrase “test their prowess” refer to?
Why did Icarus fly higher and higher into the sky?Â
Daedalus first knew that his fears had come true when:
Daedalus could not follow Icarus into the sky because:
When Daedalus arrived safely in Sicily he:Â
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?
“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?
Which of the statements below best describes how Daedalus attempts to resolve his conflict?
What character traits of Icarus foreshadowed his death?
Since Daedalus told Icarus not to “fly too high or too low” what does this reveal about the morals of Greek society?
Which character trait does Daedalus have that Icarus lacks?
What is Daedalus' occupation?
What can you infer is the best reason Daedalus has for not wanting his son Icarus to fly?Â
Why did Icarus fly higher and higher into the sky?
Complete the summary.
__________ finds himself imprisoned on an island with his son, Icarus. In order to escape, __________ creates wings. He warns his son not to fly too close to the sun. __________ flies too close to the sun and melts his wings. - -
Which statement best describes the main conflict between Daedalus and Icarus?
If you have prowess, you have...
What is Daedalus' plan for escape?
What instructions did Icarus fail to listen to?
Why might a parent tell the story of Icarus and Daedalus to a child?
All of the following would be acceptable theme statements EXCEPT. . .
Daedalus decides to escape from Crete by air because...
At the end of the myth, Daedalus probably views flying with...
Which of the following generalizations can be made about Icarus's personality?
From his behavior in the beginning of the myth, you can infer that Icarus...
“The Flight of Icarus” is a ______________ which involves people flying, and the ________________ of the story is boldness and pride.
Daedalus first attempted to escape the island of Crete by trying to _____________ sailors to sneak he and Icarus off the island; when he and Icarus later began to fly, they were so happy they were filled with ____________________.
Daedalus had ___________________ about Icarus as he watched Icarus fly without control, so he told Icarus to fly at a ___________________ height.
Icarus demonstrated his ________________ as he showed-off his flying skills, ________________ flapping his wings as he flew higher to the sun.
After Icarus fell into the sea, Daedalus was filled with _________________as he desperately searched for Icarus; Daedalus began to_______ when he found Icarus, dead.