King Midas and the Golden Touch Comprehension

What did King Midas wish for the most?

• That everything would turn to kittens.

• That everything would turn to chocolate.

• That everything would turn to gold.

• That everything would turn to ice cream.

What animal did King Midas keep in a cage in his bedroom?

• his watch

• his shoes

• a monkey

• a bluebird

Who did King Midas eat his breakfast with every day?

• his horses

• his daughter

• no one - he ate alone

• his knights

Where did the king keep all of his gold?

• under his bed

• in his garden

• in a treasure chest

• in a big, dark cave

What was the first thing that King Midas turned to gold when he was granted his wish of the golden touch?

• his shoes

• his bluebird

• his nose

• his pillow

What did King Midas try to eat, but could not because it turned to gold?

• toast

• bacon

• eggs

• sausage

Who ran away after King Midas kept turning things to gold?

• his horses

• his servants

• his dogs

• his knights

Who tried to comfort King Midas when he was sad?

• his cat

• his bird

• his daughter

• his servants

What did King Midas find out that he loved more than gold?

• his daughter

• his bluebird

• his servants

• his breakfast

What is the moral of this story? (There may be more than one correct answer)

• Get as much gold as you can

• Be happy with what you have

• Everyone should have a pet bird

• Don't be greedy