The Golden Touch

Who is the protagonist in The Golden Touch?

• King Minos

• Princess Peach

• King Midas

• Princess Marigold

What does King Midas wish for?

• That his pet cat will turn to gold

• That he will become King

• That he will always have enough money to meet his needs

• That everything he touches turns to gold

How does King Midas feel about his gift at first?

• He immediately regrets his choice

• He is excited to be able to transform his ordinary belongings into shiny new golden ones

• He uses his gift slowly and sparingly at first because he is nervous

• He is worried how people will react so he keeps it a secret

What happens that makes King Midas realize his gift is actually a curse?

• He accidentally turns his daughter into gold

• He accidentally turns his cat into gold

• He can't eat any food because it all turns to gold

• The golden touch doesn't last

Is King Midas happier when he can turn things into gold or when he gets rid of his possessions?

• He is happiest when he has enough to just meet his needs

• He is happiest before anyone comes to grant him a wish

• He is happier when he gets rid of his possessions

• He is happiest when he can turn everything into gold