King Midas

What are the two things Midas loved most in his kingdom?

• His people and his flowers

• Marigold and gold

• Sunsets and delicious feasts

• His palace and his garden

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CCSS.RL.3.10

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Which example from the story shows that Midas is kind?

• He wishes everything he touches will turn to gold.

• Midas went for a walk in the garden.

• Midas wanted to get rid of the golden touch.

• Midas fed the old satyr some bread, olives, and water.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

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In paragraph 6, why does King Midas get upset when he looks at his garden?

• His flowers are dying.

• The satyr was sleeping in his garden.

• He wishes his yellow flowers were real gold.

• He doesn't like buttercups and sunflowers.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

What is the setting of The Tale of King Midas: A Greek Myth?

• King Midas

• Dionysus

• a farm in England

• long ago in Midas's kingdom

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the main problem in The Tale of King Midas?

• Midas wants more and more gold.

• Midas wished for the golden touch.

• Dionysus came to visit Midas.

• Midas washed his hands in the river.

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which two are key events in the story?

• Every day Midas counted his coins.

• Dionysus said, "I will grant you one wish."

• Midas hugged his daughter.

• Midas turned his mattress to gold.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

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CCSS.RL.3.2

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What lesson did Midas learn in the end?

• He should always listen to Dionysus.

• There are things that are more important than gold and power.

• He should never make wishes.

• He should not count his coins every day.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which two things are inedible?

• apple

• hamburger

• plate

• pencil

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CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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Which word means really old?

• despair

• inedible

• ancient

• yearned

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CCSS.RL.3.4

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