Icarus and Daedalus
Directions: Use Icarus and Daedalus to answer the following questions.
1.
From the descriptions of the mortals being so wise that they had learned the secrets of the gods at the beginning of
"Icarus and Daedalus," the reader can conclude that this narrative will be a— a.
Legend b.
c.
Myth
Fable d.
Tall Tale
2.
Read the following definitions for the
word sustained.
Sus-tained intr.v. sus·tain·ing, sus·tains
1. To affirm the validity. 2. To supply with necessities or nourishment. 3. To prove or corroborate; confirm. 4. To support from below; prop.
Which of the following definitions could be used for sustained in paragraph 9? a.
Definition 1 b.
Definition 2 c.
Definition 3 d.
Definition 4
3.
In paragraph 4 the word wavered means — a.
To exhibit irresolution or indecisive b.
To move unsteadily back and forth
To tremble or quaver in sound c.
d.
To flicker or glimmer
4.
A theme expressed in the story centers on— a.
b.
c.
One’s dreams are worthwhile to follow.
Mortals should respect the gods.
Tyrants like King Minos reap their d.
own reward.
Everyone should learn from their mistakes.
5.
Icarus is still remembered in a— a.
b.
c.
d.
Tower
Labyrinth
Island
Temple
6.
The author uses paragraph 12 to create a
mood of – a.
Freedom b.
c.
d.
Misery
Intelligence
Excitement
7.
Read the following lines from paragraph
2.
He once built for King Minos of Crete, a wonderful
Labyrinth of winding ways so cunningly tangled up and twisted around that, once inside you could never find your way out again without a magic clue.
The author includes these lines to suggest— a.
Daedalus will design a new b.
King Minos will change his mind c.
Daedalus will attempt to escape the d.
Labyrinth. about the Labyrinth. tower.
Daedalus will seek advice from
Icarus.
8.
Which of the following is the climax of the selection? a.
b.
c.
d.
The wings of Icarus melt and fall apart.
Daedalus escapes from his cell.
King Minos has Daedauls imprisoned.
Daedalus travels to Italy alone .
9.
Read the following line from paragraph
11.
He fell like a leaf tossed down the wind, down, down, with one cry that overtook Daedalus far away.
The author uses which figurative
language device to describe how Icarus fell? a.
Metaphor b.
Hyperbole c.
Allusion d.
Simile
10.
How does the setting influence the plot? a.
King Minos wants a wonderful b.
c.
d.
Labyrinth built
Daedalus is unable to escape by ship.
The condition of Daedalus’ imprisonment contributes to him creating an escape by wings.
Icarus wanted to quench the thirst of captivity.
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Icarus and Daedalus
Directions: Use Icarus and Daedalus to answer the following questions.
11.
Read the following line from paragraph 8.
The hateful ground of Crete sank beneath them; and the country folk, who caught a glimpse of them when they were high above the treetops, took it for a vision of the gods—Apollo, perhaps with Cupid after him.
The author uses which figurative language device to describe the vision the country folk saw when Icarus and
Daedalus started flying? a.
Metaphor b.
Hyperbole c.
Allusion d.
Simile
12.
Which of these is the best summary of the story? a.
Daedalus finds himself imprisoned on an island along with his son, b.
c.
d.
Icarus. In order to escape,
Daedalus creates wings. He warns his son not to fly too close to the sun. Icarus flies too close to the sun and melts his wings.
King Minos has Daedalus build a labyrinth but changes his mind and imprisons Daedalus. Daedalus sees sea gulls and decided to create wings to escape. Icarus flies to close to the sun and it melts his wings.
Daedalus finds himself imprisoned on an island along with his son,
Icarus. In order to escape,
Daedalus creates wings. He warns his son not to fly too close to the sun. Icarus flies too close to the sun, melts his wings, and crashes into the sea.
King Minos imprisons Daedalus and
Icarus. Daedalus creates wings to escape while warning Icarus not to fly too close to the sun. Icarus ignores the warning and flies too close to the sun, melts his wings, and crashes into the sea. Daedalus flies to Italy alone.
13.
Which sentence from the passage is an example of foreshadowing? a.
For Icarus, these cautions went in at one ear and out by the other. b.
c.
d.
Without delay, he fell to work on a pair of wings for the boy, Icarus, and taught him carefully how to use them bidding him beware of rash adventures among the stars.
At first there was a terror in the joy.
He fluttered his young hands vainly—he was falling—in terror he remembered.
14.
Why might a parent tell the story of Icarus
and Daedalus to a child? a.
It shows Daedalus as a strong b.
c.
father figure.
It shows fathers and sons should stick together.
It shows that disobedient children d.
get what they deserve.
It shows that children should obey their parents.
15.
The point of view from which the story is told gives the reader insight into – a.
The thoughts and feelings of the protagonist. b.
King Minos’s reasoning for imprisoning Icarus and Daedalus. c.
the thoughts and feelings of all the main characters. d.
the reasons Icarus did not heed his father’s advice.
16.
Which of the following explains why
Daedalus chose to fashion wings? a.
Sea gulls are independent and can b.
fly freely to any land.
Sea gulls are guarding the tower. c.
d.
Daedalus admires sea creatures like sea gulls.
Sea gulls symbolize purity in the
Greek culture.
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Icarus and Daedalus
Directions: Use Icarus and Daedalus to answer the following questions.
17.
The reader can conclude that the passage is in third person omniscient point of
view because – a.
King Minos is telling the story. b.
c.
Only the thoughts of Daedalus and
Icarus are shown.
All of the characters thoughts are shown. d.
Only the thoughts of Daedalus are shown.
18.
Which sentence best describes the conflict between Daedalus and Icarus? a.
b.
c.
d.
Icarus does not listen to Daedalus’ warning about flying too high.
Icarus does not learn to fly properly.
Daedalus disobeys Icarus’ warning during the escape from the tower.
Daedalus and Icarus disagree on how to escape from the tower.
19.
What is the big idea of the selection? a.
b.
c.
d.
Daedalus is creative.
Icarus does not follow directions.
Be caution when trying something new.
Be careful when flying close to the sun.
20.
List at least 4 positive or negative leadership skills found in the selection. a.
b.
c.
d.
21.
Label the story map for the selection, Icarus and Daedalus.
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4
2b b.
2a
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