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Quiz by Melissa Payne, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Melissa Payne
almost 8 years ago
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Question 1
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Daedalus made both himself and his son Icarus wings in order to
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teach his son Icarus to fly
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be more like the gods
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escape from the island of Crete
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show that he was an ingenious artist
Question 2
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Why did Daedalus have "misgivings" while watching Icarus fly?
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He thought Icarus would be too afraid
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He didn't think the wings would be strong enough
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He thought the winds would be to strong
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He thought that Icarus would be to bold and reckless
Question 3
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Why did Icarus fly higher and higher in the sky?
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He wanted to impress the shepherds and plowmen.
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He did not know how to control his wings.
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He was bewitched by a sense of freedom.
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He was obeying his father's instructions.
Question 4
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Daedalus first knew that his fears had come true when
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he saw feathers floating from the sky.
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he heard Icarus cry out to him.
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he felt the heat of the sun.
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he saw his son plunge into the sea.
Question 5
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When Daedalus arrived safely in Sicily he
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buried his son.
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built a temple.
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made another pair of wings.
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rejoiced in his escape.
Question 6
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Daedalus could not follow Icarus into the sky because
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he was too heavy.
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he was too cautious.
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he was too slow.
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he was too anxious.
Question 7
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A "moderate" amount of something is
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very generous.
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just enough.
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too little.
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well-earned.
Question 8
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What does "prowess" mean?
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strength.
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arrogance.
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intelligence.
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recklessness.
Question 9
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Something that is done in a "frantic" way is done
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calmly.
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deliberately.
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lovingly.
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hastily.
Question 10
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A sign that a person is experiencing "anxiety" might be
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an angry frown.
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sweaty palms.
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a relaxed smile.
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extreme tiredness.
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