M1 Mid-Unit 2 practice: The Golden Touch

Reread the sentence from the story:

"At her father's cry, the king's young daughter rushed to console her father."

Using the context, what is the meaning of the word console as it is used in the text?

• harm

• comfort

• foolish

• wealth

Reread this sentence from the story:

"Oh, I do not think that is a good idea," said the satyr. "You should reconsider your request."

Using your Affix List, what is the prefix of the word reconsider?

What does the prefix re mean?

Knowing the prefix and the context, what does reconsider mean as it is used in the text?

Check the meaning of reconsider in a dictionary. What is the actual definition of the word reconsider?

Which best describes a theme conveyed by the details in "The Golden Touch"?

• Tough situations can't be turned into triumph.

• More is better.

• Money doesn't buy happiness.

• Those in power will do anything to stay in power.

What does King Midas do to emphasize the theme?

• He says "Oh no!" cried the king. "I will surely die! I will starve to death."

• He says "My wish was foolish and now I am being punished for it."

• "Gold!" shouted the King. "I want everything that I touch to turn to gold!"

• He says "My wish was foolish and now I am being punished for it. I have learned that money can not buy happiness, family is more important."