Passage from The Golden Touch

1. Who is King Midas?

• 1. a) A powerful sorcerer

• 1. b) A mischievous satyr

• 1. c) A wealthy merchant

• 1. d) A ruler of a kingdom

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1. What is King Midas discontented about?

• 1. a) His lack of material possessions

• 1. b) His lack of power

• 1. c) His lack of a loving family

• 1. d) His lack of adventure

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1. What is the consequence of King Midas's wish for the golden touch?

• 1. a) He gains the admiration of his subjects.

• 1. b) He becomes the most powerful king in the world.

• 1. c) He loses the ability to touch, eat, and drink without turning things to gold.

• 1. d) He becomes immortal.

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1. How does King Midas's daughter get turned into gold?

• 1. a) She accidentally touches a cursed object.

• 1. b) She touches her father's hand.

• 1. c) She touches the palace walls.

• 1. d) She eats a golden apple.

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1. What lesson does King Midas learn from his experience?

• 1. a) Greed leads to happiness.

• 1. b) Power is more important than family.

• 1. c) Contentment comes from appreciating what one has.

• 1. d) Magic can solve all problems.

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1. Who is Silenus?

• 1. a) A wise old man

• 1. b) A powerful wizard

• 1. c) A satyr and servant of Dionysus

• 1. d) A prince turned into a creature

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What does Dionysus offer King Midas as a reward for taking care of Silenus?

• a) A bag of gold

• b) Any gift he wishes for

• c) A position in his kingdom

• d) Immortality

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What river does King Midas need to find to reverse his golden touch?

• a) Nile River

• b) Euphrates River

• c) Pactolus River

• d) Tiber River

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1. How does King Midas's daughter react when he returns to the palace?

• 1. a) She runs away in fear.

• 1. b) She scolds him for his greed.

• 1. c) She hugs him and turns to gold.

• 1. d) She hides from him.

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1. Which theme does the story primarily emphasize?

• 1. a) Adventure and exploration

• 1. b) Loyalty and friendship

• 1. c) The consequences of greed

• 1. d) The pursuit of power

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