King Midas

What does the wizard think of King Midas's wish?

• it is an impossible idea

• it is a foolish idea

• it is a smart idea

• it is a good idea

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

What does tragic mean?

• old

• unwise

• very sad

• confused

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which statement best tells the message that can be learned from this story?

• You are very lucky to have a golden touch

• Don't trust wizards and the spells they put on you

• If you become greedy you may lose what you value most

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which word best describes Penelope?

• generous

• unhappy

• greedy

• mean

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What causes Penelope to turn to gold?

• holding the eggs

• dancing excitedly

• hugging her father

• meeting the wizard

How does Penelope feel when she first sees the golden eggs?

• puzzled

• disappointed

• overjoyed

• dizzy

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does King Midas solve his problem?

• He moves into a smaller house

• He paces around the garden

• He returns the golden eggs to the geese

• He begs for another wish to be granted

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

what problem is King Midas hoping the wizard can first help him solve?

• to make his daughter happy

• to get the hens to lay bigger and better eggs

• to increase his wealth

• to make new friends

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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 word means the opposite of wealthy?

• poor

• rich

• greedy

• angry

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does King Midas realize after his daughter turns to gold?

• He loves his power

• He is the richest man in the land

• Gold is not as important as love

• No one will eat golden eggs

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9