Daedalus and Icarus

Who is Icarus?

• Daedalus's brother.

• Daedalus's son.

• Daedalus's father.

• None of the above.

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What warning did Daedalus give Icarus?

• Do not fly too high, near the sun, or too low, near the water.

• Fly footloose and fancy free.

• Always respect your elders.

• None of the above.

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Why does Icarus ignore his father's advice?

• He is a good son.

• He is enjoying flying high.

• He is afraid.

• None of the above.

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What is the result of Icarus's actions?

• He flew high.

• He swims to safety.

• He drowns.

• None of the above.

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Story--
Daedalus made wings for himself and his son in order to ...

• teach his son to fly
• be more like the gods
• escape from the island of Crete
• show that he was an ingenious artist

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Story--
What did Daedalus and Icarus want most?

• To escape the tower
• To escape the island
• To fly to Crete
• To fly like gods

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Story--
How did Daedalus and Icarus accomplish their goal?

• Daedalus made wings for himself and his son.
• Daedalus constructed a labyrinth.
• Daedalus made a deal with King Minos.
• Daedalus built a boat out of floating wood.

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Story--
What would be the BEST lesson learned from this myth?

• Always listen to your parents
• Being trapped is no fun
• Actions have consequences (good or bad)
• Bald men are hotter than men with hair. 

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What land did Daedalus name in honor of his son?

• Mount Olympus

• Icaria

• Crete

• Sicily

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What is the setting of the story?

• A prison on the island of Delos.

• A prison on the island of Crete, Greece.

• A prison on the island of Icaria.

• A prison on Long Island.

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