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Icarus |
On the island of Crete, the fearsome Minotaur, a creature that was half-man and half-bull, terrorized the inhabitants. To contain the beast, king Minus enlisted the help of Daedalus, a masterful architect and inventor. Daedalus constructed an intricate labyrinth so complex that escape was nearly impossible. Once the Minotaur was imprisoned within the maze, king minus believed he had the perfect trap for his enemies, who would be sent into the labyrinth to meet a gruesome end. However, king minus no longer needing Daedalus, cruelly imprisoned the inventor and his son, within the same labyrinth. Yet, Daedalus, familiar with the Labyrinths design, managed to escape with locus. After fleeing, they found themselves stranded on the island with no means of escape by sea. Observing the birds flying above, Daedalus was inspired to craft wings from feathers and wax for himself and his son. He warned Icarus to fly at a moderate height ---too close to the sea, and the wings would become heavy with moisture; too close to the sun, and the wax would melt. Initially, Icarus heeded his father’s advice, but soon, overwhelmed by the excitement of the flight, he soared higher and higher, forgetting the warning. As he ascended, the suns heat melted the wax binding his wings. Helplessly, Icarus plummeted into the sea and drowned, leaving Daedal us to fly on alone, devastated by his sons tragic fate. He eventually reached Sicily, where he mourned Icarus and named the sea where his son fell the Icaria sea in his memory.
a. What was the
Minotaur according to the text?
i.
A creature that
was half-man and half-lion
ii.
A creature that was half-man and half-bull
iii.
A creature that
was half-man and half-eagle
iv.
A creature that
was half-man and half-snake
b. Who built the labyrinth to contain the Minotaur?
i.
King Minos
ii.
Icarus
iii.
Daedalus
iv.
The minotaur
itself
c.
Why did king Minos imprison Daedalus and Icarus?
i.
They were enemies
ii.
He didn’t need them
iii.
They were trying
to escape
iv.
They plotted
against him
d.
What inspired Daedalus to make wings?
i.
Watching birds
ii.
Talking to an old
man
iii.
Reading a book
iv.
Having a dream
e.
What materials
did Daedalus use for wings?
i.
Feathers and wood
ii.
Wood and Wax
iii.
Feathers and Wax
iv.
Metal and
feathers
f.
What does “Fearsome” refer to____?
i.
attractive
ii.
frightening
iii.
strong
iv.
harmless
g. What does “Masterful” mean____?
i. Highly skilled
ii. Kind
iii. Cruel
iv. Weak
h. What does “Intricate” in the passage refer to ____?
i.
simple
ii. complex
iii.
beautiful
iv.
harmless
i.
What does “Cruelty” mean in the passage____?
i.
kindness
ii.
weakness
iii. brutality
iv.
beauty
j.
What warning did Daedalus give to Icarus before they
flew?
i.
To fly as high as
possible
ii.
To fly as low
possible
iii.
To fly at a moderate height
iv.
To fly in a
straight line
k.
Why did Icarus ignore his father’s warning?
i.
He was tired
ii. He was too
excited
iii.
He wanted to
prove a point
iv.
He was lost
l.
What happened to Icarus when he flew too close to the
sun?
i.
He got lost
ii.
He ran out of
fuel
iii.
The wax melted
iv.
he hit a storm
m.
Where did Daedalus eventually reach after Icarus
death?
i.
Crete
ii.
Sicily
iii.
Greece
iv.
Rome
n.
What did Daedalus name the sea where Icarus fell?
i.
The Icarian sea
ii.
The Minotaur sea
iii.
The Daedalus sea
iv.
The king Minos
sea
o.
What does
“Familiar” refer to _____.
i.
unknown
ii.
well-known
iii.
weak
iv.
powerful
p.
What does
“Inspired” refer to_____.
i.
discouraged
ii.
motivated
iii.
weak
iv.
powerful
q.
What does “Moderate” mean____.
i.
high
ii.
low
iii.
average
iv.
extreme
r.
What does “Overwhelmed” mean?
i.
Clam
ii.
Overpowered
iii.
Excited
iv.
Weak
s.
Why did king Minos
consider the Labyrinth a perfect trap?
i.
It was easy to
escape
ii.
It was hard to escape
iii.
The minotaur was friendly
iv.
The people were
weak
t.
How did Daedalus
and Icarus the Labyrinth?
i.
They had a map
ii.
They used a key
iii.
Daedalus knew the design
iv.
King Minos freed
them
u.
What was the outcome
after king Minos imprisoned Daedalus and Icarus?
i.
King Minos
rescued them
ii.
They escaped and
flew to Sicily
iii.
They were trapped
forever
iv.
Icarus died, and Daedalus escaped
v.
How did Daedalus feel after Icarus death?
i.
Happy
ii.
Relieved
iii. Devastated
iv.
Angry
w.
What does the word “Fearsome” mean in the context of
the Minotaur?
i.
Beautiful and
attractive
ii.
Inspiring fear or terror
iii.
Strong and
powerful
iv.
Weak and harmless
x.
What does “Devastated”
in the passage refer to _____?
i.
Happy
ii.
Sad
iii.
Angry
iv.
Weak
y.
What does
“mourned” mean?
i.
Celebrated
ii.
Grieved
iii.
Ignored
iv.
forgot