L2 Understanding the Story of Daedalus and Icarus

Who was Daedalus?

• A famous craftsman known throughout Greece

• A king of Crete

• A minotaur

• A young boy

What did Daedalus create for King Minos?

• A pair of wings

• A labyrinth

• A tower

• A ship

Why did King Minos imprison Daedalus and Icarus?

• To prevent Daedalus from building another labyrinth for an enemy

• Because they committed a crime

• To keep them safe

• To teach them a lesson

What did Daedalus use to create the wings?

• Wax and feathers

• Wood and cloth

• Metal and leather

• Stone and rope

What warning did Daedalus give to Icarus about flying?

• Do not fly too high or the wax will melt

• Do not fly too low or you will drown

• Do not fly too fast or you will crash

• Do not fly too far or you will get lost

How did Icarus feel about the idea of freedom?

• Filled with glee

• Scared and anxious

• Indifferent

• Angry

What did Icarus do when he felt excited during the flight?

• He climbed higher and higher

• He landed immediately

• He flew back to the tower

• He called for help

What happened to Icarus when he flew too high?

• The wax melted and the feathers burst into flames

• He reached a new land

• He found a treasure

• He met a god

What is the name of the sea where Icarus drowned?

• The Icarian Sea

• The Aegean Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Cretan Sea

What did Daedalus hope to find across the sea?

• A new land where his inventions would be valued

• A treasure

• A new king to serve

• A safe place to hide