Vocab
Questions From The Story
Extra Questions
100

To have; to keep, control, or experience as one's own. (v)

The vocab word is possess. 

100

How many characters are there in the story? (Page 477)

There are seven characters in the story.

100

What does King Midas wish for?

that everything he touches turns to gold

200

To cause difficulty and problems for someone or something. (v)

The vocab word is ail.

200

What is Marigold searching for in the garden? (Page 480)

Marigold is searching for a heart shaped stone in the garden.

200

Why is Marigold shocked when her father gives her a gold rose?

because she likes real roses that smell sweet

300

Unable to stop thinking about something; too interested or worried about something. (adj)

The vocab word is obsessed.

300

How does the King check that his wish came true? (Page 484)

The King checks that his wish came true by holding the stone that Marigold gave him.

300

How will King Midas MOST LIKELY change in the future? 

a. He will not help hurt travelers anymore. 

b. He will give away all his gold. 

c. He will take more trips with Marigold. 

d. He will spend more time with Marigold.

d. He will spend more time with Marigold.

400

Terrible pain or suffering of the mind or body. (n)

The vocab word is anguish.

400

What happens to Marigold when the King touches her hand? What does the Traveler say is the reason it happened? (Page 486)

When the King touches Marigold's hand, she turns to gold. The Traveler says the reason why this happened is because the King wished EVERYTHING he touched turn to gold.

400

What lesson can be learned from reading?

Life/ happiness is not always about having a lot of material  possessions. There are other things more important than wealth in life.

500

To bring to a better state or position; make fit. (v)

The vocab word is adjust.