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"Keep near me and you will be safe." While he gave these

instructions and fitted the wings to his son's shoulders,
Daedalus' face was wet with tears, and his hands
trembled. He kissed Icarus, not knowing that it was for the
last time. Then he rose into the air on his wings, and flew
off, encouraging Icarus to follow. Below them a farmer
stopped his work to gaze, and the shepherd leaned on his
staff and watched them, amazed at the sights, thinking the
figures above were gods who could fly through the air.
- Ovid, "The Story of Daedalus and Icarus"
Which phrase foreshadows events that take place later in the story?
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A. He kissed Icarus
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B. Daedalus' face was wet with tears, and his hands trembled
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C. Below them a farmer stopped his work to gaze
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D. not knowing that it was for the last time

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Correct answer: D. Not knowing it was for the last time.

Explanation: Icarus eventually dies, because he got too close to the sun with his wings, even though Daedalus prevented him not to do so. So when Daedalus kissed Icarus he didn’t know if was for the last time.
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