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WorksheetsKing Midas and the Golden Touch Vocabulary
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
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
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
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
What is King Midas obsessed with?
(a)
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
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.
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
Which word best describes King Midas's character at the beginning of the story?
Generous
Greedy
Wise
Humble
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
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
In the story, what is the first object King Midas turns to gold?
His crown
A flower
His bed
A cup
How does King Midas feel after realizing the consequences of his wish?
Joyful
Regretful
Indifferent
Proud
What literary device is used when King Midas's touch turns everything to gold?
Metaphor
Simile
Irony
Alliteration
Which character grants King Midas his wish?
A fairy
A wizard
A stranger
A god
What is the climax of the story 'King Midas and the Golden Touch'?
When Midas receives his wish
When Midas turns his daughter into gold
When Midas turns his palace into gold
When Midas meets the stranger
What does King Midas value more than gold by the end of the story?
His kingdom
His daughter
His power
His wealth
Which of the following is a synonym for 'greedy' as used in the story?
Generous
Selfish
Kind
Brave
What is the resolution of the story 'King Midas and the Golden Touch'?
Midas becomes the richest man
Midas loses everything
Midas's wish is reversed
Midas gains more power
What is the moral of the story 'King Midas and the Golden Touch'?
Be careful what you wish for
Money is everything
Magic is real
Power is dangerous
Which word best describes the tone of the story?
Humorous
Tragic
Joyful
Serious
What does King Midas's daughter symbolize in the story?
Wealth
Innocence
Power
Wisdom
How does the story 'King Midas and the Golden Touch' end?
Midas remains cursed
Midas learns his lesson
Midas becomes a king again
Midas loses his kingdom
What is the setting of the story 'King Midas and the Golden Touch'?
A modern city
A medieval kingdom
A desert island
A magical forest
Which of the following best describes the conflict in the story?
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Technology
What does the golden touch symbolize in the story?
Happiness
Greed
Wisdom
Strength
