The Story of Daedalus and Icarus

Dédalo and his son Ícaro are imprisoned by King Minos after building the labyrinth. Despite their comfortable life, they long to return to Athens. Dédalo devises a plan to escape by crafting wings from feathers and wax. He warns Ícaro not to fly too high or too low. However, Ícaro, enthralled by the experience, flies too close to the sun, causing the wax to melt and him to fall into the sea. Dédalo mourns his son's loss and names the sea and nearby island in his memory.

Why did King Minos imprison Daedalus and Icarus?

• They tried to steal from the palace.

• They disobeyed the king's orders.

• They built the labyrinth and he didn't want them to leave.

• They were caught trying to escape.

What did Daedalus and Icarus desire despite their comfortable life in the palace?

• To explore the island.

• To build another labyrinth.

• To return to their home in Athens.

• To become kings themselves.

Why couldn't Daedalus and Icarus escape by boat?

• They didn't have a boat.

• The sea was too rough.

• The king's navy would capture them.

• They didn't know how to sail.

What materials did Daedalus request from King Minos for his invention?

• Wood and nails.

• Rope and cloth.

• Feathers and wax.

• Metal and tools.

What did Daedalus create with the feathers and wax?

• Wings.

• A parachute.

• A kite.

• A boat.

What was one of the warnings Daedalus gave to Icarus?

• Don't fly at night or you'll get lost.

• Don't fly too low or the sea's moisture will damage the wings.

• Don't fly too fast or you'll get tired.

• Don't fly too close to the palace.

What was the other warning Daedalus gave to Icarus?

• Don't fly too fast or you'll get tired.

• Don't fly too high or the sun will melt the wax.

• Don't fly at night or you'll get lost.

• Don't fly too low or the sea's moisture will damage the wings.

What did people think when they saw Daedalus and Icarus flying?

• They were birds.

• They were gods.

• They were angels.

• They were magicians.

What happened to Icarus when he flew too high?

• He got lost.

• He was captured by the king's guards.

• The sun melted the wax on his wings.

• He reached the heavens.

What did Daedalus do to honor his son after he fell into the sea?

• He wrote a poem.

• He named the sea and a nearby island after Icarus.

• He built a statue.

• He created a new invention.