Myth Mastery: Daedalus and Icarus Reading Quiz

1. What was the main reason Daedalus created wings for himself and Icarus?

• To impress King Minos
  

• To escape from the Labyrinth

• To explore the skies

• To escape their imprisonment on Crete

2. What caused Icarus’s wings to fail during the flight?

• A strong wind blew them apart

• The wax melted from flying too close to the sun

• They were too heavy to stay in the air

• He removed them out of excitement

3. What does the story suggest about Icarus's personality?

• He is quiet and obedient

• He is lazy and slow

• He is reckless and overconfident

• He is wise and cautious

4. How did Daedalus feel after Icarus fell into the sea?

• He was proud of his invention

• He was relieved

• He was heartbroken and mourned his son

• He didn't notice because he had already landed

5. What is one of the main themes of the myth?

• Freedom always comes without consequences

• Creativity is dangerous

• Following advice and knowing your limits are important

• Traveling is fun and easy

1. Daedalus and his son, (a)   , were imprisoned on the island of Crete by King Minos.

2. Daedalus made wings out of feathers and (a)   so they could escape.

3. Daedalus warned his son not to fly too (a)   or too low.

4. Icarus ignored his father's advice and flew too close to the (a)   .

5. After Icarus fell into the sea, Daedalus named the body of water the (a)   Sea.