Reading W34

Where does the story take place?

• recently in Rome
• long ago in Rome
• recently in Greece
• long ago in Greece

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

Why is Marigold shocked when her father gives her a gold rose?

• She likes silver roses.
• She was hoping for gold.
• She likes real roses that smell sweet.
• She was hoping for more than one rose.

How will King Midas change?

• He will not help hurt travelers.
• He will give away all his gold.
• He will take more trips with Marigold.
• He will spend more time with Marigold.

What is the lesson of this story?

• True wealth is life and not gold.
• Money does not come from trees.
• Good things come in small packages.
• Good things come to those who wait.

Something given in return for something well done is a _________________.

• receipt
• record
• resource
• reward

What does the word anguish mean?

• putting out a fire
• something that is squishy
• causing someone else to feel sick
• serious suffering of mind or body

What does the word alarmed mean?

• to pull an alarm
• to be ready for a fire
• to help a friend in need
• to be fearful or afraid

What is wealth?

• having a large house
• buying a lot of things
• not having any money
• having a large amount of money

What does it mean to possess something?

• to buy it
• to own it
• to need it
• to want it