Daedalus and Icarus Vocab and Comprehension Test

Why did Daedalus move to Crete?

• King Minos invited Daedalus to Crete for a short summer vacation.

• Daedalus believed that the island of Crete would be a beautiful place to live in.

• There were better job offers in Crete.

• King Minos asked Daedalus to work for him and promised to pay well.

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According to "Icarus and Daedalus", why does Daedalus make wings for himself and his son?

• He wants to prove that he is a brilliant man.

• He wants to escape from King Minos of Crete.

• He is trying to please his son, who wishes to fly.

• He is trying to imitate seagulls, the birds he studies.

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Which word is closest in meaning to the word liberty?

• victory

• freedom

• adventure

• amusement

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What job did the king give Daedalus?

• collecting wax

• designing and building his palace

• take care of the palace

• make wings from feathers

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What problem did Daedalus and Icarus face?

• they could not finish the project

• they messed up the gardens

• the king would not let them leave the palace

• the king fired them

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Why did the King forbid Daedalus and Icarus from leaving?

• he wanted them to work at his palace forever

• he was lonely and wanted their company

• he was upset with the finished project

• he was afraid they would share his secrets about the underground labyrinth

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What is the effect of Icarus not listening to his father's warning and flying too close to the sun?

• Icarus' wings melted and he plummeted into the sea.

• Icarus' father was mad at him for not listening.

• Icarus was able to escape the prison and fly away.

• Icarus' wings caught on fire and he fell into the sea.

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What did Daedalus create for the King to hold the Minotaur?

• Palace

• Wings

• Labyrinth

• Prison

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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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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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