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- 1. Multiple Choice
Daedalus made wings for himself and his son in order to?A. teach his son to flyB. be more like the godsC. escape from the island of CreteD. show that he was an ingenious artist - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Daedalus have "misgivings" while watching Icarus fly?A. He though that Icarus would be too afraid.B. He thought that the wings would not be strong enough.C. He thought that the winds would be too strong.D. He thought that Icarus would be too bold and reckless.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Icarus fly higher and higher into the sky?A. He wanted to impress the shepherds and plowmen.B. He did not know how to control his wings.C. He was bewitched by a sense of freedom.D. He was obeying his father's instructions.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceDaedalus first knew that his fears had come true when?A. He saw feathers floating from the skyB. He heard Icarus cry out to him.C. He felt the heat of the sun.D. He saw his son plunge into the sea
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhen Daedalus arrived safely in Sicily he?A. Buried his son.B. Built a templeC. Made another pair of wings.D. Rejoiced in his escape
- 6. Multiple ChoiceDaedalus could not follow Icarus into the sky because?A. He was too heavy.B. He was too cautious.C. He was too slow.D. He was too anxious.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA moderate amount of something is?A. very generous.B. just enoughC. too littleD. well-earned
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat does prowess mean?A. strengthB. arroganceC. intelligenceD. recklessness
- 9. Multiple ChoiceSomething that is done in a frantic way is done?A. calmlyB. deliberatelyC. lovinglyD. hastily
- 10. Multiple ChoiceA sign that a person is experiencing anxiety might be?A. an angry frownB. sweaty palmsC. a relaxed smileD. extreme tiredness
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