Quiz on the Tale of Icarus

Who lived on the island of Crete?

• Daedalus and his father

• Icarus and Daedalus

• Icarus and his mother

• The King and his guards

What was Daedalus asked to build?

• A palace

• A boat

• A bridge

• A maze

What was the maze supposed to be like?

• Large and confusing

• Straightforward

• Simple and easy

• Small and boring

Who was the only person that could solve the maze?

• The Queen

• Icarus

• Daedalus

• The King

How did Daedalus feel about being chosen for the job?

• Confused

• Honored

• Bored

• Angry

What did Icarus feel while his father was working?

• Angry

• Jealous

• Proud

• Sad

What did Icarus do when Daedalus left for the palace?

• He stayed home

• He followed his father

• He went to play

• He cried

What did Icarus gasp at?

• The palace

• The maze

• The King

• His father

What did Daedalus do after he completed the maze?

• He took a nap

• He went to the market

• He met the King

• He went home

What did Daedalus do while waiting in the courtyard?

• He played

• He left

• He waited for a reward

• He fell asleep