Lesson 68

How could Midas change objects into gold?

• by chanting a spell

• by getting them wet

• by touching them

When did the golden touch begin to work?

• At sunrise the next morning

• At sunset that night

• When the moon rose at night

After Midas touched the book, what couldn't he do with that book?

• burn it

• read it

• put it down

When Midas put on his clothes, why were they heavier than usual?

• They were made of gold.

• They were wet.

• They had gold in the pockets.

One soft object disturbed Midas when it changed to gold. What was that object?

• his pillow

• his hat

• his handkerchief

Who had made that object for Midas?

• His mother

• His daughter

• His sister

Why couldn't Midas read anymore?

• His eyes had turned to gold.

• His spectacles had turned to gold.

• He didn't have any books.

How did the roses smell before Midas touched them?

• minty

• awful

• delicious

How did they smell after he touched them?

• They had no smell.

• They smelled like oranges.

• They smelled terrible.

Time lines

questions 10-13

Choose the correct date for each event.

Robinson dies

• 1941

• 1947

• 1955

• 1972