King Midas and the Golden Touch Vocabulary

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

• He gains the admiration of his subjects.

• He becomes the most powerful king in the world.

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

• He becomes immortal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the theme of this story? 

• Don't be greedy.

• Work together.

• Respect your elders. 

• Don't steal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which word best describes King Midas at the beginning of the story?

• disobedient

• generous

• greedy

• angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What does the word 'greed' mean in the context of King Midas and the Golden Touch?

• A) Generosity

• B) Desire for more than one needs

• C) Satisfaction

• D) Contentment

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word best describes King Midas's initial attitude towards his golden touch?

• A) Regretful

• B) Joyful

• C) Indifferent

• D) Fearful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What lesson does King Midas learn by the end of the story?

• A) Wealth is the most important thing in life.

• B) Be careful what you wish for.

• C) Gold can solve all problems.

• D) Power is everything.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

In the story, what does the word 'transformation' refer to?

• A) King Midas's change of heart

• B) The turning of objects into gold

• C) The growth of the kingdom

• D) The change in seasons

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is the meaning of the word 'consequence' as used in the story?

• A) A reward

• B) A result or effect

• C) A decision

• D) A plan

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Which of the following best describes the theme of the story?

• A) The dangers of greed

• B) The joy of wealth

• C) The power of magic

• D) The importance of family

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the word 'lament' mean in the context of the story?

• A) To celebrate

• B) To regret deeply

• C) To ignore

• D) To laugh

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.2.4