ALL THAT GLITTERS...
At the beginning of the story, what did Midas believe was more precious than anything else?
Gold.
What was the first thing Midas saw had changed to gold when he woke up?
His bedcovers.
What advice did the mysterious stranger give before granting the wish?
Think carefully.
In the story, what does precious mean?
Valuable, important, or deeply loved.
In the end, what does Midas realize is more important than gold?
His daughter / love / family / ordinary living things.
Where did Midas go to admire his gold?
His secret chamber in the dungeon.
What happened when Midas touched the bedpost?
It turned to gold.
Why did Midas ask for the golden touch?
He believed it would bring him happiness / make him happy.
What does realm mean?
Kingdom.
What lesson does Midas learn about wealth?
Money or gold cannot buy happiness.
Who did Midas love more than gold?
His daughter, Aurelia.
What happened to the roses after Midas touched them?
They turned into golden roses and drooped from the weight.
Why were the golden roses not as wonderful as Midas expected?
They lost their scent and became hard, heavy, and lifeless.
What does adorn mean?
To decorate or make something beautiful.
Why is the golden touch called a curse instead of a gift?
It ruins the things Midas needs and loves.
Before he loved gold so much, what did Midas once love?
Roses / his rose garden.
What happened when Midas tried to eat breakfast?
His food turned into gold before he could eat it.
Why did Midas begin to worry he might never eat again?
Everything he tried to eat turned to gold.
What does lifeless mean when Aurelia becomes a statue?
Not alive / without life.
Why does Midas keep one golden rose at the end?
As a reminder of the golden touch and the lesson he learned.
What line shows that Midas was never satisfied with his wealth?
"A man can never have enough gold." / He said he would never have enough.
What happened when Midas took Aurelia's hand?
She turned into a lifeless golden statue.
Why did Midas finally call the golden touch a curse?
It made him lose what he truly loved, especially Aurelia.
What does cleanse mean in the river scene?
To wash or purify.
How does Midas change from the beginning to the end of the story?
He changes from greedy and gold-obsessed to grateful and loving.