A Golden Tragedy

What does the wizard think of King Midas's wish?

• It is an impossible idea.

• It is a foolish idea.

• It is a smart idea.

• It is a good idea.

What does tragic mean?

• old

• unwise

• very sad

• confused

Which statement best tells the message that can be learned from this story?

• You are very lucky to have a golden touch.

• Don't trust wizards and the spells they put on you.

• If you become greedy, you may lose what you value most.

• If you work hard, you will earn gold, and your family will become happy.

Which word best describes Penelope?

• generous

• unhappy

• greedy

• mean

What causes Penelope to turn to gold?

• holding the eggs

• dancing excitedly

• hugging her father

• meeting the wizard

How does Penelope feel when she first sees the golden eggs?

• puzzled

• disappointed

• overjoyed

• dizzy

How does King Midas solve his problem?

• He moves into a smaller house.

• He paces around the garden.

• He returns the golden eggs to the geese.

• He begs for another wish to be granted.

What problem is King Midas hoping the wizard can FIRST help him solve?

• to make his daughter happy

• to get the hens to lay bigger and better eggs

• to increase his wealth

• to make new friends

Which word means the same as wealthy?

• poor

• rich

• greedy

• angry

What does King Midas realize after his daughter turns to gold?

• He loves his new power.

• He is the richest man in the land.

• Gold is not as important as love.

• No one will eat golden eggs.