Daedalus & Icarus (video)

Who was Daedalus?

• A king

• A craftsman and inventor

• A Minotaur

• A bird

What did King Minos ask Daedalus to build?

• A ship

• A temple

• A palace

• A labyrinth

Why did King Minos imprison Daedalus and Icarus?

• For stealing

• For helping children escape the labyrinth

• For trying to leave Crete

• For no reason

What did Daedalus use to make wings?

• Metal

• Leaves

• Paper

• Bird feathers and wax

What warning did Daedalus give to Icarus about flying?

• Not to fly too fast

• Not to fly at night

• Not to fly too close to the Sun

• Not to fly too high

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

• The wax in his wings melted

• He was struck by lightning

• His wings fell off

• He turned into a bird

What did Daedalus do in memory of Icarus?

• Built a statue

• Named the island Icaria

• Wrote a book

• Sailed away from the island

What is the theme of Daedalus & Icarus? Explain using evidence from the text.