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In the myth of the flight of Icarus, what caused Icarus to fall into the sea?
In the myth of the flight of Icarus, what caused Icarus to fall into the sea?
- Flying too close to the sun, causing the wax on his wings to melt (correct)
- Flying too fast, causing the feathers on his wings to come loose
- Flying too low, causing the sea's mist to weigh down his wings
- Flying too far, causing exhaustion and inability to stay airborne
Who is the father of Icarus in the myth?
Who is the father of Icarus in the myth?
- Achilles
- Perseus
- Theseus
- Daedalus (correct)
What material were the wings of Icarus made of in the myth?
What material were the wings of Icarus made of in the myth?
- Feathers and wax (correct)
- Leather and metal
- Gold and silver
- Silk and wood
What was the name of the craftsman who created the wings for Icarus?
What was the name of the craftsman who created the wings for Icarus?
Where did Daedalus and Icarus attempt to escape from?
Where did Daedalus and Icarus attempt to escape from?
What was the material used to construct the wings for Icarus?
What was the material used to construct the wings for Icarus?
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Icarus's fall cause
Icarus's fall cause
Flying too close to the sun, melting the wax on his wings.
Icarus's father
Icarus's father
Daedalus
Wing material
Wing material
Feathers and wax.
Wingmaker's name
Wingmaker's name
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Escape location
Escape location
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Wing materials
Wing materials
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Study Notes
The Flight of Icarus
- Icarus, along with his father Daedalus, attempted to escape from the island of Crete by constructing wings.
- Daedalus constructed the wings for his son Icarus out of feathers and wax.
- Daedalus warned Icarus to not fly too high as the sun would melt the wax and not too low as the sea would dampen the feathers.
- Icarus flew too close to the sun, melting the wax on his wings, causing him to fall into the sea.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the classic myth "The Flight of Icarus" with these three multiple choice questions. See how well you know the story by answering questions about Icarus's downfall, his father, and the material used to make his wings.
