Quiz on Nathaniel Hawthorne's story The Golden Touch

What is the main subtopic of the story 'The Golden Touch'?

• The benefits of being wealthy

• The dangers of being too generous

• Consequences of greed and importance of valuing non-material things

• The importance of material possessions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What happens when King Midas is granted the golden touch?

• Everything he touches turns to stone.

• Everything he touches turns to silver.

• Everything he touches turns to gold.

• Everything he touches turns to dust.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the consequence of King Midas' wish?

• He lost all his wealth

• He gained the power of flight

• He became immortal

• He couldn't eat, drink or touch his loved ones without turning them into gold.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the moral lesson of the story?

• The moral lesson is to always tell the truth

• The moral lesson is to never give up

• The moral lesson is to always be kind to others

• The moral lesson is to value non-material wealth.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does gold symbolize in the story?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Love and affection

• Power and authority

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is the main character in 'The Golden Touch'?

• Queen Midas

• The Golden Touch

• King Midas

• Prince Midas

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What does King Midas turn his daughter into?

• stone

• gold

• silver

• diamond

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does King Midas regret at the end of the story?

• His wish to turn everything he touches into gold

• His wish to turn everything he touches into chocolate

• His wish to turn everything he touches into diamonds

• His wish to turn everything he touches into silver

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does King Midas learn from his experience?

• Material wealth is the key to happiness.

• Material wealth does not bring true happiness.

• Having more possessions leads to greater happiness.

• Money can buy happiness.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9