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Test Review: Icarus' Flight (poem) review + The Flight of Icarus Review
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Icarus' Flight (poem) review: Icarus' Flight poem by Stephen Dobyns
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1
The word "moderate" means ...
too little
well-earned
just enough
very generous
2
What does the poet mean by "to flutter ignorantly / from petal to petal within some garden"?
a busy, fulfilled life
a life of freedom and escape
a dull, boring life
a life of peace and harmony
3
The word "prowess" means ...
strength
recklessness
arrogance
intelligence
4
How does the setting impact the plot of the story?
Daedalus was a gifted engineer & inventor.
Daedalus was imprisoned in a high tower.
Daedalus saw the air as a means of escape.
Daedalus tried to escape to Crete but failed.
5
The word "frantic" means ...
lovingly
calmly
deliberately
hastily
6
Daedalus first knew that his fears had come true when
he heard Icarus cry out to him.
he saw feathers floating from the sky.
he saw his son plunge into the sea.
he felt the heat of the sun.
7
How does the image & use of feathers contribute to the theme of freedom?
Feathers are associated with flying freely and independently through air.
"As thousands of gulls soared over the island, Icarus collected...feathers"
Feathers represent a way to escape to Daedalus & Icarus.
8
What is most unusual about the structure of the poem?
It is organized into five stanzas
It does not have a consistent rhyme scheme
Capitalization and punctuation are missing
Lines extend from one stanza to the next
9
Reread the last sentence of paragraph 3. What is the effect of the description of Icarus playing on the shore?
It shows that Icarus was happy to be on the island.
It shows the reader that Icarus does not help his father.
It shows that Icarus is a young boy who liked to play.
It shows that Icarus wanted to be an artist like his father.
10
Which detail from the story supports the key idea that Icarus flew too high?
He cried out to his father...
Up and up Icarus soared...
...until he reached the clouds...
...the sun became so hot that the largest feathers dropped off...
11
Which of the following foreshadow Icarus's death?
Icarus's eyes fill with tears when he gets his wings.
Icarus tells his father he does not want to fly.
"Daedalus watched him proudly but with misgivings."
Daedalus's eyes fill with tears when he watches Icarus fly above the ocean.
12
What is the purpose of comparing Icarus to a bird in paragraph 6?
It foreshadows Icarus' joy when he flies.
It foreshadows Icarus' wings coming off.
It foreshadows Icarus' ability to fly.
It foreshadows Icarus' love for his father.
13
What softened the wax on Icarus's wings?
the mist from the clouds
the water
the winds
the heat from the sun.
14
What does the poet mean by "his anticipated plummeting"?
Icarus knew he would eventually fall
Icarus knew that people were watching him
Icarus was surprised by his fall
Icarus regretted trying to fly
15
Why did Daedalus have "misgivings" while watching Icarus fly?
He thought that Icarus would be too bold and reckless.
He thought that the winds would be too strong.
He thought that the wings would not be strong enough.
He thought that Icarus would be too afraid
16
Which word could describe the main theme of the myth?
Wisdom
Escape
Freedom
Fear
17
Why did Icarus fly higher and higher into the sky?
He was bewitched by a sense of freedom.
He wanted to impress the shepherds and plowmen.
He was obeying his father's instructions.
He did not know how to control his wings.
18
What does this mean: Daedalus was an ingenious artist and was not discouraged by his failures.
Daedalus was imprisoned in a high tower.
Daedalus was a successful artist but easily discouraged.
Daedalus was a smart person who does not give up.
Daedalus was a successful artist but also afraid of failure.
19
The reader can conclude that the story is written in Third Person Omniscient Point of View because
Only the thoughts of Icarus are shown.
King Minos is telling the story.
Only the thoughts of Daedalus are shown.
All of the characters' thoughts are know to the reader.
20
What is the theme of the poem?
Work hard to prepare for the future
Test your limits to see what's possible
Be content with what you have
Practice moderation in all things
21
What answer does the poet expect when he asks, "What else could the boy have done?"
He could have stayed in the garden
There is nothing else he could have done
He could have flown farther
He could have flown higher
22
What is the setting of the story?
A prison on the island of Delos.
A prison on the island of Crete.
A prison in Sicily.
A prison on the island of Icaria.
23
Which word best describes the poet's attitude toward Icarus?
dismissive
critical
questioning
admiring
24
Daedalus made wings for himself and his son in order to
escape from the island of Crete
teach his son to fly
show that he was an ingenious artist
be more like the gods
25
What did Daedalus name in honor of his son?
Icaria
Mount Olympus
Crete
Sicily
26
What did Daedalus mean when he said, "The king cannot imprison my mind."?
He can no longer think because he is imprisoned.
His head is too large to fit in a jail cell.
He may always be in prison, but at least he has his imagination.
His mind is free and he can imagine new possibilities for freedom.
27
Daedalus could not follow Icarus into the sky because
he was too heavy
he was too slow
he was too cautious
he was too anxious
28
What does the poet mean by "the exact point where freedom stopped"?
The point where the farmers could no longer see him
The point where Icarus plunged into the sea
The point where he could no longer fly
The point where he decided to fly
29
What is effect of the word "anxiety" in paragraph 8 of the story?
It shows that Daedalus wanted to punish Icarus.
It shows that Daedalus was angry with Icarus.
It shows that Daedalus was afraid that Icarus would fall.
It shows that Daedalus was panicked about Icarus.
30
This is a sign that someone might be experiencing anxiety ...
Sweaty palms
An angry frown
a relaxed smile
extreme tiredness
31
What language device does the poet use to communicate his message?
rhyme and repetition
compare/contrast
question and answer
sentence fragments
32
What do birds symbolize in the myth?
Foolishness
Freedom
Captivity
Hope
33
Which of these support the idea that the theme of the story is "independence"?
Icarus was sure that he could fly, and Daedalus escaped from the tower.
Dadaelus managed to escape, but he did not control the air.
Daedalus did not control the air, and he threw caution to the wind.
Icarus was bewitched by a sense of freedom, & he threw caution to the wind
34
Which of these would NOT be a theme in the story of Icarus.
Listen to your parents.
Freedom is fun.
Everything in moderation.
Rules are made for a reason.
35
Which phrase best expresses what Icarus gained from his flight?
"just far enough"
"downward plunge"
"upward escape"
"point of wisdom"
36
What is the "cushion" referring to?
the sea
the knowledge Icarus gained from his flight
the disappointment Icarus felt when he fell
the wings
37
Myths existed for all of the following reasons except ...
to answer questions about the natural world.
to convince modern people that the Greek gods exist.
to explain how places are named.
to teach lessons using things that could not happen in real life.
38
What is Daedalus's occupation?
Blacksmith
Artist
Architect and inventor
7th Grade Language Arts Teacher
39
Which example from the story best shows us how characters in a myth have unusual abilities?
Daedauls and Icarus fly using wings.
Icarus does not heed the advice of his father.
Daedalus mourns the death of his son.
Daedalus and Icarus were trapped on an island.
40
The purpose of the word 'exaltation' in paragraph 9 is to explain...
why Icarus flew higher and higher in the sky.
that Daedalus was happy to escape the island.
why Icarus flew into the ocean.
that Icarus was happy to escape the island.
41
When Daedalus arrived safely in Sicily he
buried his son
built a temple
rejoiced in his escape
made another pair of wings
