Daedalus and Icarus

Why did Daedalus leave Athens?

• He was exiled by the king.

• He committed a crime.

• He sought new architectural opportunities.

• He was invited by King Minos.

What significant structure did Daedalus build for King Minos in Crete?

• The Parthenon

• The Colossus of Rhodes

• The Palace of Knossos

• The Labyrinth

Why were Daedalus and Icarus imprisoned in the Labyrinth?

• They attempted to steal from the king.

• They conspired against the king by helping Theseus defeat the Minotaur.

• They tried to escape Crete without permission.

• They refused to build more structures for the king.

What materials did Daedalus primarily use to construct the wings for himself and Icarus?

• Wood, cloth, and string.

• Metal, leather, and glue.

• Wood, feathers, and beeswax.

• Bamboo, leaves, and sap.

What crucial advice did Daedalus give Icarus regarding their flight?

• Do not fly too fast or too slow.

• Do not fly too far from land or too close to the sun.

• Do not fly too low near the sea or too high near the sun.

• Do not fly at night or during a storm.

What part of the story reminds you of something you've experienced in your own life? Describe the experience and explain how it connects to the story.
(Ex: The part where Icarus didn’t listen to his father reminds me of a time when I didn’t listen to my mom’s advice. She told me not to stay up late before an exam, but I played games and stayed up anyway. The next day, I was sleepy and didn’t do well on the test. Like Icarus, I ignored good advice and ended up with a consequence.)

Name a story or movie that is similar to this story. Explain what makes it similar.
(Ex: The story reminds me of The Lion King. In both stories, the sons (Icarus and Simba) didn’t follow what their fathers told them. Icarus flies too high, even though Daedalus warned him, and Simba goes to the elephant graveyard even though Mufasa told him not to. Both characters face danger because of their choices.)

How does the story relate to something happening in the real world? It could be about the environment, news, culture, or issues in society. Explain the connection.
(Ex: The story reminds me of how some people ignore safety rules or warnings in real life, like during typhoons or natural disasters. When people choose to ignore evacuation notices or safety guidelines, they sometimes end up in dangerous situations. Like Icarus, they take risks even when they’ve been warned.)

Have you seen something in the media (like a video, post, or news clip) that connects to this story? Describe it and explain how the two are related.
(Ex: I once watched a video on YouTube about extreme sports where a guy tried to jump from a high cliff into water. He was told it was too risky, but he did it anyway and got hurt. That reminds me of Icarus, who was warned not to fly too high, but still did. Both made risky decisions and faced the consequences.)