Multiple-Choice Quiz: The Flight of Icarus

What was Daedalus's main motivation for creating the wings?

• To impress King Minos

• To escape imprisonment

• To teach Icarus a skill

• To explore the skies

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Why did Daedalus warn Icarus about flying too high?

• The fog would make him lose his way

• The heat would melt the wax holding the wings

• He might attract the attention of the gods

• The wings would become too heavy

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What lesson does the myth of Icarus teach?

• Hard work always leads to success

• The importance of moderation

• Creativity can solve any problem

• Freedom is worth any risk

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Why did King Minos imprison Daedalus and Icarus?

• Daedalus betrayed the king's trust

• Icarus offended the gods

• Daedalus helped Theseus escape the labyrinth

• They tried to flee the island

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What name was given to the sea where Icarus fell?

• The Aegean Sea

• The Icarian Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Minos Sea

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What materials did Daedalus use to construct the wings?

• Feathers, wax, and thread

• Feathers, glue, and cloth

• Wood, wax, and fabric

• Leather, feathers, and string

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What advice did Daedalus give Icarus before their flight?

• Fly as high as you can

• Stay close to the ground

• Fly at a moderate height

• Don’t look back

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How did Daedalus react when Icarus flew too high?

• He cheered for Icarus

• He tried to follow him but couldn’t

• He told Icarus to fly higher

• He ignored Icarus’s actions

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What cultural value is represented by the theme of moderation in the myth?

• Ambition is dangerous

• Balance is essential for success

• Freedom is worth any risk

• Creativity can solve problems

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How does the myth portray Daedalus’s feelings about his invention after Icarus’s death?

• He was proud of his achievement

• He regretted making the wings

• He wanted to improve his design

• He offered the wings to King Minos

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