The Golden Touch

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

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What lesson does Midas learn in this story?

• Be a good friend

• Don't be greedy

• Help others

• Don't waste time

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What happened when King Midas touched food and water?

• More food appeared

• More water appeared

• It disappeared

• It turned to gold

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the consequence of King Midas' wish?

• He lost all his wealth

• He gained the power of flight

• He became immortal

• He couldn't eat, drink or touch his loved ones without turning them into gold.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Who are the characters in "The Golden Touch?"

• King Midas, his daughter, and the monkey

• Dionysus, monkey, horses

• King Midas, Dionysus, Midas' daughter

• monkey, king

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

What is the consequence of King Midas's wish for the golden touch?

• He gains the admiration of his subjects.

• He becomes the most powerful king in the world.

• He loses the ability to touch, eat, and drink without turning things to gold.

• He becomes immortal.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the main subtopic of the story 'The Golden Touch'?

• The benefits of being wealthy

• The dangers of being too generous

• Consequences of greed and importance of valuing non-material things

• The importance of material possessions

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is one setting from the story "The Golden Touch?"

• forest

• wooded area

• river

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Why did King Midas not want money?

• He liked to be poor

• He had enough money

• His daughter did not like money

• He wanted riches that money could not buy

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

What did King Midas wish for?

• Unlimited money

• Everything he touches becomes gold

• Happiness

• Food

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9