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- 1. Multiple Choice
What does "prowess" mean?
superior strength and courage
great imagination
feelings of doubt
in an uncontrolled manner
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Icarus crash into the sea and die?His arms got tiredHe flew too close to the sun and it melted the waxHe wanted to be a fishHe flew too close to the sun and it blinded him
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the lesson of the story?Sink or swimListen to good adviceDisregard your parentsShoot for the stars
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Daedalus warn Icarus to not fly too close to the sea?He's allergic to waterSharks might eat himThe spray would make his wings waterloggedHe might be seen by ships
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Daedalus make Icarus collect feathers?To make a boaTo stuff his pillowTo make wingsTo clean the beach
- 6. Multiple ChoiceIcarus obeyed his fatherTrueFalse
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does "frantically" mean?
having great skill and imagination
superior skill or ability
feelings of doubt
in a quick or nervous way
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIcarus is the father of DaedalusTrueFalse
- 9. Multiple Choice
A traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world or the customs and beliefs of a society.
Myth
Plot
Theme
Conflict
- 10. Multiple Choice
Kept within a certain limit
Moderate
Low
High
Conflict
- 11. Multiple Choice
An uneasy or worried feeling
Anxiety
Frantic
Ruffled
Poised
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which word could be used to describe a main theme of the myth?
Escape
Freedom
Fear
Family
- 13. Multiple Choice
How does the setting affect the plot?
Daedalus was an inventor.
The sky was the best option for escape.
It was very cold.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Read the sentence: Daedalus was an ingenious artist and was not discouraged by his failures.
The author’s purpose for using this sentence is to —
Shows us that Daedalus is scared.
Shows us that Daedalus is alone.
Shows that Daedalus is smart and does not give up.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a characteristic of a myth?
Has characters who have special abilities or are gods
Is set in ancient times
Includes events that could not happen in real life
Often tells a story that teaches a lesson relating to a cultural value
It is a true story
- 16. Multiple Choice
"Anxiety" means:
Running late for something.
An uneasy, worried feeling.
Mindfulness
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