The Tale of Daedalus and Icarus

Who was considered the most cunning among all mortals according to the text?

• King Minos

• Icarus

• Daedalus

• Apollo

What did Daedalus build for King Minos?

• A castle

• A tower

• A labyrinth

• A palace

Why was it difficult for Daedalus to leave the island?

• He was too old

• Every ship that came or went was well guarded

• He lost his way

• The labyrinth was confusing

What advice did Daedalus give to Icarus about flying?

• To fly as high as possible

• To stay close to the sea

• Never to fly too low or too high

• To keep flapping his wings

What was the fate of Icarus when he flew for the first time?

• He flew successfully without issues

• He was too scared to fly

• He did not heed his father's warnings

• He landed safely back on the island

What caused Icarus to fall from the sky according to the text?

• He was struck by lightning.

• The sun melted the wax on his wings.

• He collided with a bird.

• His wings were too heavy.

What did Daedalus do after he realized Icarus had drowned?

• He built a monument in Crete.

• He flew to the nearest island.

• He named the nearest island after Icarus.

• He returned to the temple of Apollo to pray.

How did Icarus feel when he was flying before he fell?

• Terrified and regretful.

• Joyful and forgetful of everything else.

• Confused and lost.

• Angry and frustrated.

What did Daedalus do in Sicily to mourn Icarus?

• He built a new set of wings.

• He hung up his wings as an offering.

• He wrote a poem about Icarus.

• He left Sicily and never returned.