Vocabulary
King Midas
Author's Purpose
Miscellaneous
100
Define: The portrait of the actor was lifeless.
lifeless means not alive
100
At the beginning of the selections, what is the main problem that King Midas faced?
He felt he would never have enough gold.
100
Which happened first? Aurelia creid about the flowers OR King Midas gave the old man dinner
King Midas gave the old man dinner.
100
What happened when King Midas put on his glasses?
He couldn't see through them.
200
Define: She held a spoonful of cereal.
spoonful means as much as the spoon will hold
200
Why is it important to the story that King Midas is kind to the old man?
The man comes back to reward him.
200
Where does most of the story take place? a dungeon, a dream, or a palace
palace
200
Define: I need to cleanse the wound.
Cleanse means wash
300
Define: He works with precious metails.
precious means valuable
300
How did King Midas change from the beginning of the story to the end pof the story?
He learned that love is more valuable than gold.
300
What was the climax of the story?
When King Midas turned Aurelia into a golden statue.
300
Why did Aurelia cry about the roses?
She missed their scent.
400
Define: It was a peaceful realm.
realm means area ruled by a king or queen
400
Imagine King Midas saw the young man again. What might he say to him?
The lesson you taight me has made me the richest man in the world.
400
What is a theme for this story?
Be careful what you wish for.
400
Which best describes Aurelia? sensitive, funny or creative
sensitive
500
Define: She like to adorn her hari with flowers.
adorn means to decorate
500
How did King Midas probably treat Aurelia differently after the spell was broken?
Spent more time with her, told he he loved her more often, etc.
500
What is most likely the reason the author wrote this selection?
To teach readers a lesson with an entertaining story.
500
At the beginning of the story, how were King Midas and Aurelia different?
King Midas loved the beauty of gold, Aurelia loved the beauty of nature.
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