King Midas 2024 Quiz Practice

What is the main motivation behind King Midas' wish to turn everything he touches into gold?

• To impress Dionyssus

• To become the wealthiest man in the world

• To make his daughter happy

• To cover his castle in gold

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage about King Midas?

• Joyful and celebratory

• Mysterious and suspenseful

• Cautionary and reflective

• Humorous and light-hearted

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What inference can be made about Midas' character based on his wish?

• He is wise and thoughtful.

• He is greedy and short-sighted.

• He is generous and kind-hearted.

• He is adventurous and daring.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How does Midas' interaction with Silenus contribute to the development of the plot?

• It shows Midas' love for gold.

• It leads to Midas receiving a wish from Dionyssus.

• It highlights Midas' relationship with his daughter.

• It introduces a new character to the story.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the phrase "bathe in them" suggest about Midas' obsession with gold?

• He wants to swim in a pool of gold.

• He desires to be completely surrounded by gold.

• He wishes to wash away his problems with gold.

• He plans to sell his gold for profit.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What evidence from the text supports the idea that Midas was incredibly wealthy?

• He lived in a grand castle.

• He had a beautiful daughter.

• He loved counting his gold coins.

• He invited Silenus to stay at the palace.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How does the character of Dionyssus influence the events in the story?

• He warns Midas about the consequences of his wish.

• He grants Midas the ability to turn things into gold.

• He helps Midas find Silenus in the garden.

• He teaches Midas how to manage his wealth.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the connotative meaning of the word "obsessed" in the context of Midas' love for gold?

• Interested

• Preoccupied

• Infatuated

• Distracted

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which detail from the text best supports the inference that Midas' wish might lead to negative consequences?

• Midas was incredibly wealthy.

• Dionyssus warned him to think carefully.

• Midas loved counting his gold coins.

• Silenus stayed at the palace for a few days.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How does Midas' character change after he makes his wish?

• He becomes more generous.

• He becomes more isolated.

• He becomes more powerful.

• He becomes more content.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3