Daedalus and Icarus Mythology Questions

Daedalus, a skilled inventor, and his son Icarus are imprisoned on Crete by King Minos. To escape, Daedalus creates wings from feathers and wax. Despite warnings, Icarus flies too close to the sun, causing the wax to melt and him to fall into the sea. Daedalus mourns his son and vows never to fly again, building a temple in Icarus' memory.

Who was Daedalus?

• An inventor and craftsman

• A mythical creature

• A sailor

• A king of Crete

What was the purpose of the labyrinth built by Daedalus?

• To serve as a royal palace

• To protect the king's treasure

• To act as a prison for Daedalus

• To imprison the Minotaur

What was the Minotaur?

• A giant serpent

• A mythical bird

• A magical horse

• A half-man, half-bull creature

Why did King Minos imprison Daedalus and Icarus?

• They refused to work for the king

• They stole from the king

• They destroyed the labyrinth

• They helped the children escape

What inspired Daedalus to create wings for escape?

• A dream he had

• The flight of birds

• A book he read

• Advice from a friend

What was Daedalus's warning to Icarus about flying?

• Do not fly at night

• Do not fly too fast

• Do not fly too close to the sun

• Do not fly too low over the ocean

What caused Icarus to fall?

• He flew too low and hit the ocean

• He flew too close to the sun and the wax melted

• He was caught by the king's guards

• He was attacked by a bird

What did Daedalus do after Icarus fell?

• He returned to Crete

• He named an island after Icarus

• He built a new labyrinth

• He flew back to the king

What did Daedalus vow after the loss of Icarus?

• To build a new set of wings

• To seek revenge on the king

• To never fly again

• To never invent again

What did Daedalus build in memory of Icarus?

• A new labyrinth

• A ship

• A statue

• A temple to Apollo