The Golden Touch

According to the text, what did King Midas receive for doing a favor for a god?

• Three wishes

• A golden crown

• One wish

• A beautiful castle

What character trait best describes King Midas at the beginning of the story?

• Generous

• Greedy

• Wise

• Patient

When the text states that an idea 'struck him like a flash,' what does this mean?

• Lightning hit King Midas

• The idea came to him suddenly

• The idea was painful to think about

• The idea blinded him temporarily

What evidence from the text shows that Midas was initially dissatisfied with his reward?

• He thought he deserved at least three wishes

• He asked for a different wish instead

• He refused to make any wish at all

• He complained directly to the god

Which statement best expresses a central theme of the story?

• Gods always punish humans who are disrespectful

• Greed can turn blessings into curses

• Being wealthy makes people happier

• It's important to ask for exactly what you want

How did Midas's feelings change from when he first received his golden touch to later in the story?

• From curiosity to satisfaction

• From indifference to excitement

• From delight to despair

• From fear to confidence

How does the structure of the story contribute to revealing Midas's character development?

• It begins by showing his future after he learned his lesson

• It presents his greed, then the consequences, and finally his realization

• It alternates between past and present events in his life

• It tells the story from multiple characters' perspectives

In the context of the story, what does the phrase 'work up an appetite' mean?

• Midas created a new recipe

• Midas became hungry from his activities

• Midas built a special dining room

• Midas earned his food through hard work

Based on the text, what happened when Midas tried to drink water?

• The water evaporated before he could drink it

• The water turned to gold in his mouth

• The cup spilled before he could drink

• The water remained unchanged

What action shows that Midas realized his wish was a mistake?

• He turned his palace into gold

• He ordered servants to bring him non-golden food

• He sobbed and begged the gods for mercy

• He tried to wash the golden touch away