Daedalus and Icarus Quiz

What was Daedalus known for?

• Farming

• Inventing

• Cooking

• Singing

Who invited Daedalus to the island of Crete?

• King Solomon

• King Arthur

• King Midas

• King Minos

What was the Minotaur?

• A lion

• A bird

• A monstrous creature

• A dragon

Why did King Minos punish Daedalus and Icarus?

• For stealing

• For helping the children escape

• For lying

• For not building the maze

What did Daedalus use to make wings for himself and Icarus?

• Stones

• Feathers

• Leaves

• Strings

What warning did Daedalus give Icarus before they flew?

• Not to fly too close to the mountains

• Not to fly too close to the ocean

• Not to fly too close to the forest

• Not to fly too close to the desert

What happened to Icarus when he flew too close to the Sun?

• His wings became too heavy

• He fell into the ocean

• His wings melted

• He lost his way