Daedalus and Icarus

Why did Daedalus move to Crete?

• King Minos invited Daedalus to Crete for a short summer vacation.

• Daedalus believed that the island of Crete would be a beautiful place to live in.

• There were better job offers in Crete.

• King Minos asked Daedalus to work for him and promised to pay well.

Daedalus was _________________ to teach everything he knew to Icarus but Icarus was easily ___________________.

• happy / focused

• eager / distracted

• unhappy / distracted

• eager / impressed

Which adjective does not describe Daedalus?

• successful

• hardworking

• disciplined

• distracted

Describe the relationship between Daedalus and Icarus

• Employer and employee

• Father and son

• Uncle and nephew

What advice did Daedalus give to Icarus, his son?

• Not to take risks

• Not to fly too low or too high

• Not to be disobedient

Who built the Labyrinth?

• Icarus

• Daedalus

• King Minos

What was Daedalus' plan to escape the island?

• To create wings and fly away

• To use magic to disappear

• He had no plan of escape

Which character traits describe Daedalus?

• wise and clever

• silly and forgetful

• funny and charming

What is the central message of the story?

• Prison is not so bad

• Listen to advice

• Never ever try to fly

Which character trait describes Icarus?

• loyal

• kind

• disobedient