The Golden Touch

1. Which word best describes Bacchus?

• mean
• unhappy
• kind
• greedy

Bacchus helped King Midas by --

• using magical powers
• fighting his enemies
• giving him advice
• giving him more gold

Midas realized his wish was foolish when --

• Bacchus first gave him the "golden touch"
• he turned the twig into gold
• his servants all watched him
• his food turned to gold

What lesson does Midas learn in this story?

• Be a good friend
• Don't be greedy
• Help others
• Don't waste time

In paragraph 5, the reader can use the prefix “un-” to know the word "unusual" means --

• common
• regular
• not normal
• ordinary

In paragraph 3, Why does Bacchus try to persuade King Midas to wish for something he didn’t already have?

• Bacchus is kind and thoughtful.
• Bacchus doesn’t want King Midas to have all the gold.
• Bacchus can’t make King Midas’ wish come true.
• Bacchus doesn’t like King Midas.

What does the word "ordered" mean in paragraph 6?

• arranged
• pleaded 
• organized
• commanded

Which event is missing?
Bacchus told King Midas he would grant him a wish.
?
The King touched a twig and it turned to gold.

• The King ran around the courtyard turning everything into gold.
• The King tried to eat but the food kept turning into gold.
• Bacchus could not change the king’s mind.
• Bacchus told the King to wash his hands in the river.