Character Traits
What was most important to Midas?
A. His gold
B. His pet geese
C. His daughter
C. His daughter
Which is an event that happens in "The Tale of King Midas?"
A. Midas asks Dionysus to give him a pile of gold.
B. Midas keeps his wish at the end of the story.
C. Midas gives food and water to a satyr.
C. Midas gives food and water to a satyr.
Which sentence uses a simile?
A. "He stood up and clapped, as he was so proud of and excited by his wish."
B. "Midas's happiness disappeared like smoke up a chimney."B. "Midas's happiness disappeared like smoke up a chimney."
The "I" in Midas has the same vowel sound as:
A. Fish
B. Sing
C. Line
C. Line
Which quote from the geese showed that they learned their lesson?
A. "Our freedom is worth more than gold!"
B. "Feed us!"
C. "We prefer to eat silver and gold."
A. "Our freedom is worth more than gold!"
What is an event that happens in "Geese for the Queen?"
A. The geese are trapped by the rich queen.
B. The geese are trapped by the poor queen.
C. The geese are set free by the queen.
A. The geese are trapped by the rich queen.
Which sentence uses a simile?
A. "Midas raced to the river and washed his hands until they were as red as bricks."
B. "Suddenly a strong wind swirled, and Dionysus appeared in Midas's palace."
A. "Midas raced to the river and washed his hands until they were as red as bricks."
The "O" in gold has the same vowel sound as:
A. Dog
B. Most
C. Lose
B. Most
Which character trait does NOT describe Midas at the end of the story?
A. Greedy
B. Kind
C. Regretful (Sorry)
A. Greedy
Why does Marigold go to hug Midas in "The Tale of King Midas?"
A. He realizes that he can't eat anymore because of his wish.
B. He realizes that he can't sleep on his mattress anymore.
C. He is sad because everything in his kingdom is not gold.
A. He realizes that he can't eat anymore because of his wish.
"Suddenly Midas sat up straight and his eyes glowed."
Literal or non-literal?
Non-Literal
The "ur" in curse has the same vowel sound as:
A. Bird
B. Store
C. Luck
A. Bird
What story event best shows that Midas loves his daughter?
A. He wishes to turn everything he touches to gold.
B. He gets rid of his wish.
C. He offers the satyr food and water.
B. He gets rid of his wish.
What is the same about "Geese for the Queen" and "The Tale of King Midas?"
A. Both stories have a queen as important characters.
B. Both stories have characters who have problems because of how much they love gold.
C. Both stories have a character who makes a wish.
B. Both stories have characters who have problems because of how much they love gold.
"Midas believed that gold gave him power."
Literal or non-literal?
Literal
The "ai" in stair has the same vowel sound as:
A. Piece
B. Bear
C. Hat
B. Bear
What character trait describes Dionysus? Use an example from the story.
Answers will vary
Put the story events from "The Tale of King Midas" in order: first (1), second (2), third (3):
- Midas turns his daughter to gold
- Midas wishes for the power to turn everything he touches to gold
- Midas asks Dionysus to take the wish back
1. Midas wishes for the power to turn everything he touches to gold
2. Midas turns his daughter to gold
3. Midas asks Dionysus to take the wish back
"Midas was so overjoyed he couldn't speak."
Literal or non-literal?
Non-Literal
The "ee" in geese has the same vowel sound as:
A. Piece
B. Best
C. Great
A. Piece