Icarus

1. What did Daedalus name the sea where his son fell, in Icarus's memory?

• A) Aegean Sea
• B) Mediterranean Sea
• C) Icarian Sea
• D) Cretan Sea

2. How did Daedalus's ingenuity contribute to both his escape from the island and, indirectly, to his son's tragic demise?

• A) He designed the labyrinth, which Icarus then used to escape without him.
• B) He crafted the wings that enabled their escape, but Icarus misused them against his advice.
• C) He taught Icarus how to navigate, but Icarus was a poor student and got lost.
• D) He found a secret passage, but Icarus chose to fly instead and fell.

3. What specific danger did Daedalus warn Icarus about if he flew too close to the sea?

• A) Sea monsters would attack the wings
• B) The wings would become heavy with moisture
• C) Strong winds would break the delicate wings
• D) The salt water would dissolve the wax binding

4. What was King Minos's primary reason for imprisoning Daedalus and Icarus within the labyrinth after its construction?

• A) To force Daedalus to build more structures for him
• B) Because Daedalus had betrayed a secret to his enemies
• C) King Minos no longer needed Daedalus and wanted to contain him
• D) As a punishment for the Minotaur's escape from the maze

5. What was the ultimate fate of Icarus after he flew too high?

• A) He reached Sicily safely with his father
• B) He was re-imprisoned by King Minos
• C) He plummeted into the sea and drowned
• D) He flew to the sun and became a god

6. What is the most significant lesson or theme conveyed by the story of Icarus?

• A) The importance of architectural and engineering skill.
• B) The dangers and unpredictability of maritime travel.
• C) The consequences of ignoring warnings and succumbing to excessive ambition.
• D) The enduring power and sacrifice of a father's love.

7. Who was the masterful architect and inventor who built the intricate labyrinth?

• A) King Minos
• B) Minotaur
• C) Daedalus
• D) Icarus