Characters
The main character that is obsessed with chocolate
John Midas
At the start of the story, John refused to eat what types of food?
Healthy food
What does Dr. Cranium call John's disease?
Cranium's Disease
The theme that wanting too much can be harmful and hurt others
Greed
The character who owns the strange candy store
The Proprietor
What does John find on the ground on the way to Susan's house?
A strange coin with his initials and a picture of a fat boy
How did the sign outside the empty lot change?
"For Sale" to "Sold"
This theme teaches that too much of anything can be harmful
"Everything in ___________"
Moderation
The strict teacher who is concerned about John's strange behavior during school
Ms. Plimsole
What instrument does John play?
What types of people can see the rare coin?
Greedy people
Name one way John has grown as a person through out the book
More selfless
Better eating habits
More appreciation for the small things
The character who shows how John's greed has negative affects on other people
Susan Buttercup
What happened during Susan's birthday party?
John ruined Susan's dress because of his chocolate touch
How was John able to break his curse?
What is the significance of the sign changing from "For Sale" to "Sold" and what does this show about John's character?
John's lesson was learned and he is no longer a greedy person.
The characters who believed that John's strange behavior was caused by eating too much chocolate
Dr. Cranium
When John turned the elixir into chocolate in front of them
What was in the window display of the candy store when John returned?
All the items he turned into chocolate
Name one difference and one similarity between The Chocolate Touch and The Midas Touch
Similarities: both Midas, themes of greed, turning loved ones into something else
Difference: gold vs. chocolate, ancient times vs modern day, king vs child