The Golden Curse Questions

In Scene 5, the stage directions say: "But Midas is not listening. He is gleefully touching butterflies as they flit past. They thud to the ground – thud, thud, thud..." What can the reader infer about these actions?

• Midas wasn't enjoying his new power.

• Midas was a good person and deserved to be rewarded.

• Midas had a right to his new power.

• Midas was taking advantage of his new power.

In Scene 5, Chorus 1 says, “Marigold’s skin now shines as bright as the flower for which she was named.” This line contains...

• a simile that compares Marigold’s beautiful skin to that of a flower.

• a metaphor that helps the reader understand that Marigold has been turned to gold.

• a simile that helps the reader understand that Marigold has been turned to gold.

• a metaphor that emphasizes Marigold’s beauty.

Why did the author mention that Midas’ room is filled with sparkling diamonds, twinkling sapphires, and mountains of glittering gold coins in Scene 1?

• To compare Midas’ fortune to others’

• To share that Midas is already wealthy beyond his means

• To infer that sparkling diamond are his favorite

• To show that Midas is worried about money.

Which scene in the story shows the climax of the drama?

• Scene 1

• Scene 3

• Scene 6

• Scene 7

From which point of view is the story being told and how do we know?

• King Midas because we know he gets sad when he loses his daughter.

• Dionysus because he is the person who helps King Midas with the wish.

• Marigold because she turns into gold and we know she is unhappy with her father.

• The Narrator because they are sharing the actions and reactions of all characters.

What moral can be found in this play?

• Wealth relies solely on your health.

• Money can’t buy you happiness.

• Treat others how you want to be treated.

• Never let a wish be seen as a curse.

What is the main idea from Scene 3?

• Dionysus is the kindest of all the land and loves granting wishes to people in need.

• Silenus is helping King Midas with a trip now that he has been helped.

• King Midas wants a wish that will end in a terrible mistake.

• Scene 3 doesn’t have a main idea.

The word "gleefully" in scene 5 helps the reader understand...

• King Midas' excitement about his granted wish.

• Marigold's love for her rose garden.

• Marigold's astonishment from seeing everything turning to gold.

• The attendant's puzzled looks at the golden butterflies.

What is the purpose of the line: "Behold, the richest man in all of the land" in Scene 6?

• to suggest that Midas should be happier than he is

• to demonstrate how happy Midas is

• to imply that Midas's wish was a blessing

• to emphasize the point that gold did not bring Midas the happiness that he thought it would

Which of the following is the best summary for this drama?

• After helping a powerful God, King Midas is granted a greedy wish where everything he touches turns into gold. Thinking he has it all, he abuses his wish and accidently turns his daughter, Marigold, into a gold statue. Sorry and devastated because of what he had done, he finally learns his lesson and Dionysus grants to free him of his misery. King Midas has a hard time deciding if he should lose his power to get his daughter and life back, but he finally accepts and gets cured.

• After helping a powerful God, King Midas begs for an opportunity to get a powerful wish granted. Thinking he has it all, he abuses his wish and accidently turns his daughter, Marigold, into a gold statue. King Midas loses his golden touch power, but he's able to regain his beautiful daughter who is worth more than all the gold in the world.

• After helping a powerful God, King Midas is granted a greedy wish where everything he touches turns into gold. Thinking he has it all, he abuses his wish and accidentally turns his daughter, Marigold, into a gold statue. Knowing that Marigold was gone destroyed him, but his love for gold was stronger. After a while, King Midas loses his golden touch power, but he's able to regain his most prized possession, his beautiful daughter who is worth more than all the gold in the world.

• After helping a powerful God, King Midas is granted a wish where everything he touches turns into gold. He abuses his wish and turns his daughter into a gold statue by accident. Devastated because of what he had done, he finally learns his lesson and Dionysus grants to free him of his misery. King Midas loses his golden touch power, but he's able to regain his beautiful daughter who is worth more than all the gold in the world.