Daedalus and Icarus Quiz

What was Daedalus preoccupied with when he heard the rumors of an invasion?

• Building a palace

• His son's birthday present

• Inventing a new device

• Escaping from Athens

What did Daedalus create for Icarus' birthday?

• A boat

• A labyrinth

• A kite

• A pair of wings

Who invaded Athens and captured Daedalus?

• The Spartans

• The Romans

• The Persians

• The soldiers of Minos

What did Minos want Daedalus to build?

• A ship

• A fortress

• A temple

• A palace with a labyrinth

Why did Minos refuse to let Daedalus leave Crete?

• He wanted Daedalus to teach his soldiers

• He was afraid Daedalus would sell secrets to his enemies

• He wanted Daedalus to be his advisor

• He wanted Daedalus to build more things

What did Daedalus see his mansion as?

• A place of freedom

• A golden cage

• A fortress

• A beautiful home

What did Daedalus use to create wings for their escape?

• Leather and string

• Wood and feathers

• Paper and glue

• Metal and cloth

What warning did Daedalus give Icarus about flying?

• Do not fly too fast

• Do not fly too high or too low

• Do not fly at night

• Do not fly over the sea

What happened to Icarus when he flew too high?

• He reached the sun

• He was attacked by birds

• He got lost in the clouds

• His wings melted and he fell into the sea

What did Daedalus do after Icarus fell into the ocean?

• He flew back to Crete

• He buried Icarus on a rocky island

• He continued flying to Athens

• He built a monument for Icarus