King Midas and the Golden Touch

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What is the main theme of the story 'King Midas and the Golden Touch'?

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Be careful what you wish for.

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What does the word 'astonishment' mean?

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A feeling of great surprise or wonder.

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What type of story is 'King Midas and the Golden Touch'?

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Myth.

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How did King Midas feel about his wealth at the beginning of the story?

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He felt he did not have enough gold.

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What is a synonym for the word 'shock'?

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Astonishment.

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What kind of king was King Midas?

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Greedy.

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What lesson can we learn from King Midas's story?

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Wishing for too much can lead to negative consequences.

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Who is Bacchus in the story?

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The god of wine who grants King Midas his wish.

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What happens to King Midas's food when he wishes for the golden touch?

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It turns to gold, making it inedible.

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What is the consequence of King Midas's wish?

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He becomes lonely and unhappy because he cannot enjoy life.