Characters & People
Who is the main character in The Golden Touch?
King Midas
What is the main lesson of The Golden Touch?
Greed can lead to suffering
What does gold symbolize in The Golden Touch?
Greed and materialism
In which mountain range did Forrest Fenn hide the treasure?
The Rocky Mountains
What happened when Midas tried to eat after getting the golden touch?
His food turned to gold
Who wrote The Thrill of the Chase and hid a treasure?
Forrest Fenn
What did Forrest Fenn want people to experience through the treasure hunt?
The thrill of adventure and exploring nature
What does the river symbolize when Midas washes away his gift?
The cleansing of greed and redemption
Why was Fenn’s treasure hunt controversial?
It led people to dangerous situations, and some even lost their lives searching
What made Fenn’s treasure hunt so difficult?
The clues were vague and open to interpretation
What is the name of King Midas’ daughter?
Marigold
How does The Golden Touch show irony in Midas’ wish?
He wished for gold but became miserable because of it
What literary device is used heavily in The Thrill of the Chase when Fenn gives poetic clues?
Symbolism
What was inside the treasure chest?
Gold coins, jewelry, and rare artifacts
How does Midas break the golden touch curse?
He washes his hands in a river
Who found Forrest Fenn’s hidden treasure?
Jack Stuef
What lesson can be learned from The Thrill of the Chase?
The true reward is the journey, not just the treasure
What does the treasure chest represent in The Thrill of the Chase?
Adventure, mystery, and the pursuit of dreams
What was Forrest Fenn’s motivation for hiding the treasure?
He wanted to create an adventure and inspire people to explore nature.
How did both King Midas and some treasure hunters suffer because of their desires?
Midas lost his daughter, and treasure hunters risked their lives chasing gold
Which mythological figure granted King Midas his wish?
Dionysus
How do both stories warn against obsessing over wealth?
Midas loses what he loves, and treasure hunters risk everything for gold
How does dramatic irony appear in The Golden Touch?
The audience knows Midas’ wish will cause problems before he realizes it
What did Fenn say was more valuable than the treasure itself?
The experience of searching and the memories made along the way.
What emotion does Midas feel when he first gets the golden touch?
Excitement and joy.