Read the selection in your Student Edition and choose the best answer to each question.

Question

The Flight of Icarus

retold by Sally Benson

Which statement describes a theme of the selection?

Group of answer choices

People can’t escape their destinies.

Building wings is a difficult task.

Fear is a strong emotion.

People should obey their elders.

Answer 1

The best answer that describes a theme of "The Flight of Icarus" is:

People can’t escape their destinies.

This theme reflects the idea that despite attempts to break free or defy fate, the characters ultimately face the consequences of their actions, which aligns with the moral of the myth.