Directions: Select the word or phrase that most nearly means the same as the italicized word.


1. No human can evade the fate of the oracle.

A. dangerous
B. poisonous
C. satisfy
D. escape


2. The labyrinth was created by Daedalus himself.

A. a tunnel
B. a maze
C. a church
D. a temple


3. Icarus, forgetting his father's stern advice, flew too closely to the sun.

A. sweet
B. illegal
C. very serious
D. dangerous