The Tale of King Midas

Who were the characters in "The Tale of King Midas"?

• King Midas

• Marigold

• Dionysus

• King Midas, Marigold, the satyr, and Dionysus

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What did King Midas wish?

• He wished for a beautiful garden.

• He wished that everything he touches will turn into gold.

• He wished to undo his first wish.

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Why was King Midas unhappy at the beginning of the story?

• He was unhappy because Dionysus did not visit him.

• He was unhappy because Marigold left him.

• He was unhappy because he wanted to have more gold and power.

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True or False

King Midas decides to overtax his people

• True: He taxed the people more gold

• False: He did not tax the people more gold

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What is a character trait of King Midas?

• Loyal

• Intelligent

• Greedy

• Friendly

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True or False

King Midas felt bad for the satyr and fed him

• True

• False

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King Midas loved...

• dandelions

• Marigold and gold

• gold

• his treasury

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True or False

Marigold turned into brick.

• True

• False

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At the end of the story, Midas decides to...

• help the satyr

• return to his palace

• give away his gold

• sleep for an eternity

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What lesson did King Midas learned at the end of the story?

• "All that glitters are not always golden"

• "Little friends may prove great friends"

• "You can't please everybody"

• "The hero is brave in deeds as well as words"

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