The Story of Daedalus and Icarus

What did King Minos do to Daedalus after Theseus escaped the labyrinth?

• He rewarded him with gold.

• He imprisoned him in a high tower.

• He made him the king of Crete.

• He banished him from the island.

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What did Daedalus decide to use to escape from the island?

• A ship

• A tunnel

• The air

• A magic spell

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How did Daedalus create the wings for himself and Icarus?

• He used feathers and wax.

• He carved them out of wood.

• He made them from metal.

• He borrowed them from a bird.

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What advice did Daedalus give Icarus about flying?

• Fly as high as possible to avoid danger.

• Stay close to the ground to be safe.

• Fly at a moderate height to avoid the sun's heat.

• Flap your wings as fast as you can.

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What happened to Icarus when he flew too high?

• He was captured by King Minos.

• He safely reached another island.

• The heat melted the wax on his wings.

• He flew back to the tower.

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How did Daedalus react when he saw Icarus flying too high?

• He encouraged him to keep flying higher.

• He called out in alarm and tried to follow him.

• He ignored it and continued flying.

• He landed on the nearest island.

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What did Daedalus do after Icarus fell into the sea?

• He flew back to Crete.

• He built a new pair of wings.

• He mourned and named the land Icaria.

• He vowed never to fly again.

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Where did Daedalus finally find safety after his flight?

• Crete

• Sicily

• Athens

• Icaria

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What did Daedalus do in Sicily to honor his son?

• Built another labyrinth

• Created a statue of Icarus

• Hung his wings in a temple

• Wrote a song about Icarus

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What lesson can be learned from the story of Icarus?

• Always listen to your parents' advice.

• Flying is only for birds.

• Freedom is worth any risk.

• Never try to escape your fate.

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