Quiz on the Myth of Icarus

Who was Icarus's father?

• Minos

• Daedalus

• Zeus

• Apollo

What did Daedalus create to help him and Icarus escape?

• A boat

• A tunnel

• Wings

• A bridge

What material were the wings made of?

• Wood and paper

• Metal and cloth

• Wax and feathers

• Stone and rope

What was the main reason it was hard to leave the island?

• The weather

• The guards

• The distance

• The sea monsters

What did Daedalus and Icarus use to escape from the tower?

• A secret passage

• A hidden door

• Wings

• A rope

What did Daedalus's invention allow them to do?

• Swim faster

• Fly

• Run quickly

• Hide

What was the main obstacle in escaping the island?

• The weather

• The guards

• The labyrinth

• The sea

What inspired Daedalus to create wings for escape?

• Watching the seagulls fly

• Reading a book about birds

• Observing the waves

• Listening to the wind

What material did Daedalus use to attach the feathers together?

• Glue

• Thread

• String

• Rope

What did Daedalus use to secure the wings to his shoulders?

• Nails

• Wax

• Glue

• Tape