Exploring the Lessons of King Midas and the Golden Touch

The video is a read-aloud of 'King Midas and the Golden Touch' by Mr. Paul. It tells the story of King Midas, who loves gold more than anything except his daughter, Aurelia. Midas is granted a wish by a magical stranger to turn everything he touches into gold. Initially thrilled, Midas soon realizes the curse of his wish when he turns his daughter into a golden statue. In despair, he seeks to reverse the curse and learns the value of love and relationships over material wealth. The video concludes with reflections on the story's moral and the importance of appreciating non-materialistic joys.

Who is the main character of the story?

• A mysterious old man

• King Midas

• Aurelia

• Mr. Paul

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What did King Midas love more than gold?

• His palace

• Music

• His daughter, Aurelia

• His garden

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What did King Midas love the most?

• Music

• Gold

• Roses

• His garden

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What did the mysterious old man offer King Midas?

• Eternal life

• A golden palace

• The golden touch

• A treasure map

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Who granted King Midas the golden touch?

• A golden statue

• Aurelia

• A magician

• A mysterious old man

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What was the first thing that turned to gold by King Midas's touch?

• His bedcovers

• A rose

• His spectacles

• A spoon

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How did King Midas feel after realizing everything he touched turned to gold?

• Confused

• Excited

• Worried

• Happy

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What was King Midas's reaction when he couldn't eat because of the golden touch?

• He laughed

• He was angry

• He cried

• He was puzzled

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What happened to Aurelia when King Midas touched her?

• She turned into a golden statue

• She laughed

• Nothing happened

• She ran away

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Who helped King Midas remove the golden touch?

• The mysterious old man

• Aurelia

• A magician

• No one

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