Allusions - The Golden Touch

What does the name "King Midas" allude to?

• A king who could fly

• A king who loved animals

• A king who turned everything he touched into gold

• A king who built a giant castle

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What does the phrase "golden touch" mean?

• Someone who can fix anything

• Someone who turns things into candy

• Someone who can turn things into gold

• Someone with super strength

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What is the story alluding to when King Midas expects "three wishes"?

• A rule about wishing on stars

• A common idea in fairy tales where you get three wishes

• A law made by kings

• A math problem

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What is a satyr in Greek mythology?

• A dragon with wings

• A talking animal

• A half-man, half-goat creature

• A knight with magic powers

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What does Midas turn everything to gold symbolize?

• The power of kindness

• The danger of being so greedy

• A new kind of science

• A fun game he played

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Why is Midas turning his daughter into gold important to the story?

• It shows how gold can help people

• It teaches him that gold is magical

• It shows the sad result of his greed

• It makes him rich forever

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What does it mean when Midas begs the gods to help him?

• He is angry at the satyr

• He wants more gold

• He is asking powerful beings for help

• He is writing a letter

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What is the Rive Pactolus known for in the myth?

• A river where Midas washed away his gold touch

• A river filled with fish

• A river that could talk

• A river made of chocolate

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Draw a picture to show an allusion in the story we read.

What is Miss M's dogs name?

• Lila

• Sunny

• Corgi

• Susie

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