The Golden Touch Quiz

Who is the main character in the story of the golden touch?

• Prince Midas

• Queen Midas

• King Midas

• Emperor Midas

What did the king turn everything he touched into?

• silver

• diamonds

• platinum

• gold

What was the king's initial reaction when he discovered his golden touch?

• anger and frustration

• sadness and disappointment

• confusion and disbelief

• excitement and joy

Which event happens first?

• His food turns to gold and he is very hungry

• Marygold turns to gold

• He is visited by a stranger

What even happens which makes Midas realize the golden touch is not so great?

• He turns himself into gold

• He is visited by a stranger

• He turns his daughter into gold by accident

What does the stranger tell Midas to do to get rid of the golden touch?

• Bathe in the River

• Pray to Dionysus

• Get a true love's kiss

• Admit he is greedy and swear to live a life of poverty

What lesson did the king learn from his golden touch?

• Money can buy happiness

• The king became greedy

• The golden touch was a curse

• Material wealth does not bring happiness or fulfillment.

What type of irony is present in the story?

• verbal

• dramatic

• situational