What is Patrick Skene Catling's purpose for writing this story?
He is trying to entertain you.
100
What happens at the beginning of the story that causes John to have to visit the doctor?
John gets red bumps on his nose.
200
Use the illustration on pg. 45 of the book.
What is going on in this illustration?
John Midas's gloves have turned to chocolate.
200
What is the name of the Doctor in this story?
Dr. Cranium is his name.
200
What was the event that gave John the "chocolate touch"?
He used the special coin to purchase and eat a special chocolate.
200
What point of view is this story written in?
It is written in third person.
200
What is the effect of John putting the toothpaste into his mouth?
The toothpaste turns into chocolate.
300
Use the illustration on pg. 55. What is this illustration foreshadowing?
John Midas's pencil has turned into chocolate.
300
What is the name of John Midas's best friend?
Susan Buttercup is her name.
300
Name one game that is played at Susan's birthday party?
They play Blindman's bluff, Grandmother's footsteps, fox and geese and ducking for apples.
300
How would this story be different if the purpose was different?
If it was written to inform it would give you information about John or chocolate.
If it was written to persuade it might try to convince you to eat chocolate or eat healthier.
300
What causes Susan's coin to turn into chocolate?
Susan tells John to bite it.
400
Use the illustration on pg. 69. What is the setting for this picture?
John Midas and his classmates are on the playground.
400
What is the name of John Midas's music teacher?
Mrs. Quaver is his music teacher's name.
400
What happened to the candy store at the end of the story?
The candy store is gone. All that is left is a sign that reads "sold".
400
What might a lesson that the author is trying to teach the reader in this story?
It could be that you should eat healthier or that there are more important things in life than chocolate.
400
What caused John to leave music class and run home?
His trumpet began to make strange noises as it turned into chocolate?
500
Use the illustration on pg. 107. What important information is missing from the illustration?
Why is John in the doctor's office?
What has made John sick?
What is the elixir for?
500
What is the strange name of the boy John Midas meets on his way to school in Chapter 4?
His name is Spider Wilson.
500
What is magical about the coin?
It is the special gold coin that gives the chocolate touch to whomever finds it.
500
What sort of feelings does the author want to you feel while reading this story? Give an example from the text.
He wants you to feel excited, happy, sad, angry, frustrated, etc.