from King Midas
Why have the palace clocks stopped?
King Midas touched them and they turned to gold.
What two things does King Midas love the most?
What is the meaning of burnished?
to shine by rubbing; for example to shine silver
Why does King Midas tell his daughter and his wife to stay away from him?
He doesn't want to touch them and turn them into gold.
Who grants the king his wish?
a stranger
The diamond ring is lustrous. What does lustrous mean?
radiant, glowing
How does the text convey how Midas feels about his wealth?
He comes to hate it; he says he would rather be blind that see the gold.
At the end of the story, how does King Midas undo the damage that he caused?
He sprinkles water on the things that he has touched.
Who typically would wear a suit of mail?
a knight in shining armor
What does the Princess value?
all things in nature
What is the king's main problem?
He is greedy and cannot satisfy his hunger for more gold.
If someone is considered "obdurate," what does that imply?
The person is unyielding and does not deal with change well; he or she does not adapt to new circumstances.
What does King Midas plead with Dionysus to do?
King Midas asks Dionysus to return things as they were and to rid him of the golden touch.
When King Midas touches the violet, what lesson does he learn?
That the world is beautiful and valuable as it is.
The bird belongs in a gilded cage. What does the word gilded mean?
covered in gold