KING MIDAS AND THE GOLDEN TOUCH

1. in the story, what does "encountered" mean when King Midas met Dionysus?

• ignored

• encircled

• met unexpectedly

• exchanged

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "Flaw" mean as used in the sentence: "King Midas was a good ruler, but he had one flaw"?

• Weakness or imperfection

• Strength or advantage

• New discovery

• Temporary joy

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

How did King Midas feel when he discovered his golden touch? It has the same meaning Ecstatic

• Confused

• Annoyed

• Overjoyed

• Frightened

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What did Dionysus do before granting King Midas's wish?

• Celebrated

• Hesitated

• Disappeared

• Demanded

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

How did King Midas feel when he realized he couldn't eat or drink?

• Delighted

• Desperate

• Confident

• Satisfied

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did King Midas feel after his daughter turned into a golden statue?

• Anger

• Joy

• Remorse

• Relief

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How did King Midas rule his kingdom after the events with the golden touch?

• With anger

• With wisdom and compassion

• With greed

• with indifference

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did King Midas learn to do after the curse was lifted?

• Ignore

• Cherish

• Destroy

• Forget

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How long did King Midas and His Golden touch continue to be told?

• Centuries

• Decades

• Months

• Weeks

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What lesson does the story of King Midas teach?

• Greed is good

• Love of gold is important

• Kindness and love are more valuable than wealth

• Always be happy

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2