20 questions
What is the setting of the story?
In the sky
A grand palace with a rose garden
By the beach
A village
Who did King Midas love?
His mother
His father
His best friend
His daughter
Why did King Midas not want money?
He liked to be poor
He had enough money
His daughter did not like money
He wanted riches that money could not buy
What did King Midas wish for?
Unlimited money
Everything he touches becomes gold
Happiness
Food
What happened when King Midas touched food and water?
More food appeared
More water appeared
It disappeared
It turned to gold
What happened to King Midas' daughter at the end of the story?
She was happy
She ran away
She was hungry
She turned to gold
What is the central message of the story?
Some things are worth more than gold
Money will give you happiness
It is okay to be greedy sometimes
Always be honest
How did King Midas's friend know that King Midas had learned his lesson at the end of the story?
"All the golden objects returned to normal, including his daughter"
"King Midas hugged his daughter tightly"
"Stunned, King Midas begged his friend , 'Undo my wish please!"
"King Midas's daughter offered him her water"
How did King Midas change from the beginning of the story to the end?
Happy to sad
Rich to poor
Poor to rich
Greedy to grateful
Where does this story take place? (SETTING)
recently in Rome
long ago in Rome
recently in Greece
long ago in Greece
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.
Midas was a
king
stranger
queen
What is the purpose of this story?
to tell an exciting story
to solve a mystery
to give readers information
To teach a lesson
What is the theme of the story?
Midas made a mistake
Careful what you wish for
Gold is awesome
What will Midas probably do after the story ends?
Ask Dionysus for more wishes.
Look for other sources of gold.
Punish Dionysus for the trouble he cause
Be happy with what he has.
What was King Mida's daughter's name?
Mildred
Hera
Kristine
Marigold
What happened first?
King Midas was given the golden touch.
The daughter was turned into gold.
King Midas gave the old man dinner.
The daughter cried about the flowers.
At what point did King Midas know his wish was a curse?
when the stranger was found in the garden
when the soldier appeared in the dungeon
when King Midas's blanket turned into gold
when King Midas turned his daughter into a golden statue