The Golden Touch of King Midas Quiz

Who granted King Midas the power to turn everything he touched into gold?

• Zeus

• Dionysus

• Apollo

• Athena

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What was the first thing King Midas turned into gold with his new power?

• A rose

• His daughter

• His throne

• His food

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What major problem did King Midas face because of his golden touch?

• He became very rich and powerful.

• He could turn only inanimate objects into gold.

• He could not eat or drink because his food and drink turned into gold.

• Everyone wanted to steal his golden touch.

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How did King Midas get rid of his golden touch?

• By apologizing to Dionysus.

• By washing in a river.

• By giving away all his gold.

• By wishing for it to disappear.

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What is the moral lesson of King Midas' story?

• Gold is the most precious thing in the world.

• Be careful what you wish for; it might come true.

• Power and wealth bring happiness.

• Always listen to the advice of gods.

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