King Midas and the Golden Touch Vocabulary

Chapter 1 says, "You might think that a king would have to be wise and thoughtful, but unfortunately, Midas was a ______ king."

• Arrogant

• Bad

• Funny

• Foolish

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

At what point did King Midas know his wish was a curse?

• when the stranger was found in the garden

• when the soldier appeared in the dungeon

• when King Midas's blanket turned into gold

• when King Midas turned his daughter into a golden statue

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does King Midas wish for?

• that everything he TOUCHES turns to gold

• that everything he MAKES turns to gold

• that everything he SEES turns to gold

• that everything he SMELLS turns to gold

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.L.3.5A

What is King Midas obsessed with?

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Joe is an innovator who has the _____________ when it comes to creating inventions that work and make money. 

• Pandora's box

• Midas touch

• panic

• odyssey

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

What is the main theme of the story 'King Midas and the Golden Touch'?

• Greed and its consequences

• Bravery and heroism

• Love and friendship

• Adventure and exploration

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which word best describes King Midas's character at the beginning of the story?

• Generous

• Greedy

• Wise

• Humble

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What lesson does King Midas learn by the end of the story?

• The value of gold

• The importance of family and love

• The power of magic

• The joy of wealth

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What does the term 'Midas touch' mean in modern language?

• A curse that brings misfortune

• An ability to make money easily

• A talent for music

• A skill in cooking

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4