M1 Mid-Unit 2 practice: The Golden Touch

Reread the sentence from the story:

"At her father's cry, the king's young daughter rushed to console her father."

Using the context, what is the meaning of the word console as it is used in the text?

• harm

• comfort

• foolish

• wealth

Reread this sentence from the story:

"Oh, I do not think that is a good idea," said the satyr. "You should reconsider your request."

Using your Affix List, what is the prefix of the word reconsider?

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What does the prefix re mean?

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Knowing the prefix and the context, what does reconsider mean as it is used in the text?

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Check the meaning of reconsider in a dictionary. What is the actual definition of the word reconsider?

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Which best describes a theme conveyed by the details in "The Golden Touch"?

• Tough situations can't be turned into triumph.

• More is better.

• Money doesn't buy happiness.

• Those in power will do anything to stay in power.

What does King Midas do to emphasize the theme?

• He says "Oh no!" cried the king. "I will surely die! I will starve to death."

• He says "My wish was foolish and now I am being punished for it."

• "Gold!" shouted the King. "I want everything that I touch to turn to gold!"

• He says "My wish was foolish and now I am being punished for it. I have learned that money can not buy happiness, family is more important."