Greek Myths Quiz

According to the passage 'Daedalus & Icarus,' who commissioned Daedalus to construct the Labyrinth?

• King Minos of Crete

• The Minotaur

• Icarus

• The people of Sicily

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In the passage 'Daedalus & Icarus,' Icarus followed his father's instructions carefully during the flight.

• True

• False

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What caused Icarus' wings to disintegrate in the passage 'Daedalus & Icarus'?

• The feathers were too small

• The wax melted from the heat of the sun

• The wings got wet from the sea

• The string broke

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Daedalus is:

• a skilled craftsman and inventor in Greek mythology

• a famous Greek philosopher

• the king of Athens

• a legendary Greek warrior

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Icarus flies too close to the sun. What happens to him?

• His wings melt and he falls into the sea.

• He safely reaches his destination.

• He is rescued by Daedalus.

• He turns into a bird and flies away.

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Why did Hera become angry with Echo?

• Hera became angry with Echo because Echo had been tricking her and helping Zeus escape by distracting Hera with lively conversation.

• Hera became angry with Echo because Echo stole her peacock feathers.

• Hera became angry with Echo because Echo tried to marry Zeus.

• Hera became angry with Echo because Echo refused to serve her nectar.

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What curse did Hera place on Echo?

• Hera cursed Echo so that she could only repeat the last words of what others said and never speak first.

• Hera turned Echo into a stone statue forever.

• Hera made Echo invisible to everyone except Zeus.

• Hera banished Echo to the underworld for eternity.

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What caused Narcissus to fall in love with himself?

• Narcissus saw his own reflection in a pool of water and became mesmerized by his own beauty, falling deeply in love with himself.

• He was enchanted by a spell cast by a jealous goddess.

• He fell in love with a statue that resembled himself.

• He drank a magical potion that made him love himself.

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What was the result of Narcissus's self-obsession?

• Narcissus became so obsessed with his own reflection that he refused to eat or drink and eventually died beside the pool.

• Narcissus was transformed into a beautiful swan and flew away.

• Narcissus became a famous artist admired by all.

• Narcissus found true love and lived happily ever after.

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What flower is said to have bloomed where Narcissus died?

• narcissus flower

• rose

• lily

• tulip

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