Exploring Icarus and Daedalus

What is the main lesson from the tale of Icarus and Daedalus?

• Always follow your dreams no matter the cost.

• Listen to advice and be aware of your limitations.

• Never trust anyone, even family.

• Success comes from taking risks.

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Which object in the story symbolizes the desire to achieve more than what is possible?

• The labyrinth

• The wings

• The sea

• The tower

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What key event led to Icarus's tragic end?

• He was captured by King Minos.

• He flew too close to the sun, ignoring his father's warnings.

• He decided to swim across the sea.

• He followed his father's instructions perfectly.

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What happened to Icarus as a result of his actions?

• He was celebrated as a hero.

• He fell into the sea and drowned.

• He was imprisoned by King Minos.

• He successfully escaped to freedom.

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What was a potential risk of Daedalus creating wings for himself and Icarus?

• It ensured their safe escape without any risks.

• It introduced the risk of Icarus flying too high and falling.

• It guaranteed their capture by King Minos.

• It was a foolproof plan with no possible negative outcomes.

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What can be learned from Icarus's failure to listen to his father's warning?

• Always trust strangers over family.

• Ignoring advice can lead to severe consequences.

• Taking risks always leads to success.

• Overconfidence is a sign of strength.

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Which part of the story highlights the importance of parental guidance?

• Daedalus building the labyrinth.

• Daedalus warning Icarus not to fly too high or too low.

• Icarus deciding to fly on his own.

• King Minos imprisoning Daedalus and Icarus.

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What does the sun symbolize in the story of Icarus and Daedalus?

• A source of life and warmth

• A symbol of hope and freedom

• A representation of danger and the limits of human ambition

• A guide for navigation

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How does the story of Icarus and Daedalus show the consequences of ignoring limitations?

• It shows that ignoring limitations leads to innovation and success.

• It demonstrates that ignoring limitations can result in failure and tragedy.

• It suggests that limitations are irrelevant to achieving goals.

• It implies that limitations are only for the weak-minded.

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What lesson can we learn from Icarus’s failure?

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  Always try to fly as high as you can.

• Listen to advice and be careful about risks.

• Success is about ignoring all warnings.

• Failure means you should stop trying.

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