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Quiz 1 (cont.)
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The detail, He bade him watch the movement of the birds, how they soared and glided overhead, emphasizes that--A. nature was highly respected by ancient Greeks B. birds were worshiped as gods in ancient Greece C. flying by your own power was possible but dangerous D. Daedalus wanted to make wings from birds' feathers
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Against his father's advice, Icarus flew higher and higher because he--A. was eager to prove that he was stronger than his father B. was overtaken by the thrill that came from flying freely C. often disobeyed his father's commands D. became lost when the sun blinded him
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Which sentence states an important theme in the Flight of Icarus ?A. only true heroes can perform superhuman acts B. being able to live in freedom is worth any cost C. doing things with family members is always fun D. People must know their place in the universe
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Why does the author ask questions in "Icarus's Flight"?A. To express that he understands Icarus B. To offer insight into his opinion of Icarus's actions C. To show that Icarus never acknowledged his mistake D. To prove that Icarus was reckless in his actions
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What does the author argue about Icarus in "Icarus's Flight"?A. Icarus was aware of the consequences of his flight B. His decision to fly toward the sun was ignorant C. He deserved to fall from the sky D. Daedalus should have kept a closer eye on him
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In the sentences, He flew just far enough. He flew precisely to the point of wisdom. What tone does the poet express?A. Admiration B. Irritation C. Surprise D. Disapointment
Quiz 1 (cont.) (Answer Key)
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The detail, He bade him watch the movement of the birds, how they soared and glided overhead, emphasizes that--A. nature was highly respected by ancient Greeks B. birds were worshiped as gods in ancient Greece C. flying by your own power was possible but dangerous D. Daedalus wanted to make wings from birds' feathers
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Against his father's advice, Icarus flew higher and higher because he--A. was eager to prove that he was stronger than his father B. was overtaken by the thrill that came from flying freely C. often disobeyed his father's commands D. became lost when the sun blinded him
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Which sentence states an important theme in the Flight of Icarus ?A. only true heroes can perform superhuman acts B. being able to live in freedom is worth any cost C. doing things with family members is always fun D. People must know their place in the universe
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Why does the author ask questions in "Icarus's Flight"?A. To express that he understands Icarus B. To offer insight into his opinion of Icarus's actions C. To show that Icarus never acknowledged his mistake D. To prove that Icarus was reckless in his actions
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What does the author argue about Icarus in "Icarus's Flight"?A. Icarus was aware of the consequences of his flight B. His decision to fly toward the sun was ignorant C. He deserved to fall from the sky D. Daedalus should have kept a closer eye on him
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In the sentences, He flew just far enough. He flew precisely to the point of wisdom. What tone does the poet express?A. Admiration B. Irritation C. Surprise D. Disapointment
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