Story Details
Who is the main character of the myth?
King Midas
Based on paragraph 1, what can the reader infer about King Midas?
A. He enjoys helping others
B. He cares a lot about money and treasure
C. He is afraid of gold
D. He lives alone
**REMEMBER WHAT IT MEANS TO INFER
B. He cares a lot about money and treasure
What problem begins the story?
Midas loves gold more than anything
In paragraph 1, what does the word treasures most likely mean?
A. Valuable items
B. Food
C. Books
D. Clothes
A. Valuable items
What lesson does the myth teach?
Wanting too much can cause problems
Be careful what you wish for
What does King Midas love more than anything?
Gold
Which question can only be answered by making an inference from paragraph 4?
A. What did Midas wish for?
B. Why did Midas become frightened?
C. Who gave him the wish?
D. What was in the palace?
B. Why did Midas become frightened?
What major event changes the story?
Midas is given one wish
The story says Midas was thrilled. What does thrilled mean?
A. Angry
B. Excited
C. Confused
D. Sleepy
B. Excited
Why are myths often told to readers?
A. To teach lessons
B. To report news
C. To explain school rules
D. To describe real history
A. To teach lessons
What reward does the magical visitor give Midas?
Why might the author say Midas made his wish without thinking carefully?
A. To show he was excited but careless
B. To show he forgot the wish
C. To show he didn't like gold
D. To show he was confused
A. To show he was excited but careless
How does Midas' wish affect the plot?
Everything he touches turns to gold
What does the word begged most likely mean in paragraph 5?
A. Asked strongly
B. Whispered
C. Ordered
D. Ignored
A. Asked strongly
Which sentence best explains the theme of the myth?
A. Gold makes people powerful
B. Riches always bring happiness
C. Being greedy can lead to trouble
D. Kings always get what they want
C. Being greedy can lead to trouble
What special power does Midas wish for?
Everything he touches turns to gold
What can the reader infer about how Midas feels after his wish comes true?
A. Proud
B. Hungry and worried
C. Excited
D. Calm
B. Hungry and worried
Which two statements best describe how Midas’ actions affect the story?
A. He wishes for a magical power
B. He shares his gold with others
C. His wish causes problems
D. He solves the visitor's problem
A. He wishes for a magical power
C. His wish causes problems
The glossary says greed means:
wanting more than you need
sharing with others
being afraid
Which definition best matches King Midas?
1. wanting more than you need
How can we apply the lesson from King Midas to our own lives?
Answers vary
Example: We should appreciate what we have instead of always wanting more.
Why does Midas want the magic taken away?
Because he could not eat or drink
Why does Midas beg the visitor to remove the magic?
A. He wants more gold
B. He realizes the wish caused problems
C. He wants a new palace
D. He forgot his wish
B. He realizes the wish caused problems
How does Midas change by the end of the myth?
He learns that loving gold too much is not good.
Why does the author include the word reward in paragraph 2?
A. To explain why the visitor gives Midas a wish
B. To describe the palace
C. To introduce a new character
D. To explain the ending
A. To explain why the visitor gives Midas a wish
Why do myths like this stay popular for many years?
A. They teach lessons people can still learn from today
B. They explain science
C. They describe real kings
D. They tell about wars
A. They teach lessons people can still learn from today