Excerpt from: King Midas of the Golden Touch

Select ALL the details from the passage that would be important to include in a summary. RL 10.2

• Midas' hunger for power

• Bacchus' offer to grant a wish

• the name of the satyr hosted by Midas

• the remedy Bacchus gives for the curse

• the types of dishes served in Midas' feast

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

From the menu, select the word that BEST completes the sentence. In Paragraph 6, the phrase "the solemn state that Midas required" MOST suggests that Midas is a _____________ king. RL 10.4

• cruel

• fickle

• foolish

• stern

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

From the menu, select the word that BEST completes the sentence. In Paragraph 12, the word lo is used to indicate ___________. RL 10.4

• amusement

• astonishment

• confusion

• gratitude

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select ALL the purposes Paragraph 1 serves in the passage. RL 10.5

• to introduce the central conflict

• to reveal the setting of the passage

• to establish the tone of the passage

• to describe the main character in the passage

• to explain a situation that sets the plot in motion

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which proverb BEST expresses a MAIN theme of the passage? RL 10.2

• Be careful what you wish for.

• A good name is better than riches.

• A fool and his money are soon parted.

• Treat others as you would like to be treated.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Select ALL the concepts that are symbolized by water in the passage. RL 10.4

• cleansing

• comfort

• honor

• passion

• renewal

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In Paragraph 5, what does the word coveted mean? L 10.4a

• awaited

• acquired

• yearned for

• talked about

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

From the menu, select the word that BEST completes the sentence. The word laved, used in Paragraph 17, means _________. L 10.4a

• admired

• examined

• touched

• washed

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence from the passage would be the BEST caption for the illustration? RL 10.7

• On the eleventh day, Bacchus came in search of his preceptor, and in deep gratitude bade Midas demand of him what he would, because he had done Silenus honor when to dishonor him lay in his power.

• Then Bacchus and Silenus went away, a rout of singing revelers at their heels, and Midas quickly put to proof the words of Bacchus.

• An olive tree grew near where he stood, and from it he picked a little twig decked with leaves of softest grey, and lo, it grew heavy as he held it, and glittered like a piece of his crown.

• Joyously he strode into the palace and commanded a feast to be prepared - a feast worthy of an occasion so magnificent.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In Paragraph 5, what does the phrase "his honors sat heavily upon him" MOST suggest about Midas? RL 10.4

• Power has corrupted his personality.

• He longs for the simplicity of his youth.

• The kingdom has declined under his reign.

• He finds his responsibilities overwhelming.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9