Myth of Midas | Comprehension Check

What was the name of the peasant who arrived at the palace in an ox cart?

• Gordius

• Apollo

• Midas

• Pan

Who was Gordius' son?

• Pan

• Apollo

• Midas

• Dionysus

What did Midas ask Dionysus for as his wish?

• Eternal youth and immortality

• The ability to fly as fast as any bird alive

• Infinite wisdom at the same level as Athena

• Power to turn anything he touches into gold

What river did Dionysus instruct Midas to go to, in order to wash away his greed?

• Pactolus

• Thames

• Nile

• Amazon

Who did King Midas become a worshipper of after acquiring a farm?

• Dionysus

• Pan

• Demeter

• Apollo

What musical instrument did Pan play in a contest against Apollo?

• Pipes

• Lute

• Flute

• Harp

Who was chosen to be the judge in the contest between Pan and Apollo?

• Tmolus

• Artemis

• Midas

• Dionysus

After Midas' rude comment, what did Apollo do to King Midas' ears as a punishment?

• Enlarged them.

• Cut them off.

• Turned them into donkey ears.

• Made them invisible.

What did the hairdresser do with the secret of King Midas' disgrace?

• Buried it in the meadow.

• Sold it to the highest bidder.

• Told it to Midas' rival king.

• Threw it in the river.

What did the reeds in the meadow do after the hairdresser buried Midas' secret?

• Grew into a forest.

• Called people over to share the secret.

• Whispered the story of King Midas' disgrace.

• Died immediatly.