The Golden Touch

What is King Midas's greatest wish?

• a) To be the richest man in the world

• b) To turn everything he touches into gold

• c) To live forever

• d) To be the most powerful king

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Who grants King Midas his wish?

• a) A wizard

• b) A fairy

• c) A god

• d) A genie

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

• a) Wealth is the most important thing in life

• b) Be careful what you wish for

• c) Power is everything

• d) Magic is dangerous

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How does King Midas initially feel about his new power?

• a) Scared

• b) Angry

• c) Excited

• d) Indifferent

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What happens to King Midas's daughter at the end of the story?

• a) She remains a gold statue

• b) She comes back to life

• c) She leaves the kingdom

• d) She gains magical powers

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What is the first object King Midas touches to test his power?

• a) His throne

• b) A flower

• c) A stone

• d) His crown

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What is the unintended consequence of King Midas's wish?

• a) He loses all his friends

• b) He accidentally turns his daughter into gold

• c) His kingdom falls into ruin

• d) He becomes very ill

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How does King Midas react when he realizes the negative effects of his wish?

• a) He is overjoyed

• b) He is indifferent

• c) He is devastated

• d) He is confused

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Who helps King Midas reverse his wish?

• a) Another king

• b) His daughter

• c) The fairy who granted the wish

• d) A wise old man

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What must King Midas do to reverse the golden touch?

• a) Find a magical potion

• b) Bathe in a special river

• c) Make a sacrifice

• d) Recite a spell

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