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What was King Midas' greatest desire, as mentioned in the text?
What was King Midas' greatest desire, as mentioned in the text?
- To fill his treasure room with gold treasures
- To be the richest man in the world
- To turn everything he touched into gold (correct)
- To have a loving daughter named Marigold
What did the fairy warn King Midas about after granting his wish?
What did the fairy warn King Midas about after granting his wish?
- That his daughter Marigold would disappear
- That the golden touch would not make him happy (correct)
- That he would lose all his riches
- That he would forget the value of gold
What happened when King Midas touched his bed in the morning?
What happened when King Midas touched his bed in the morning?
- It turned into a bed of roses
- It stayed the same
- It disappeared
- It transformed into pure gold (correct)
Why did King Midas go to eat breakfast after experiencing his golden touch?
Why did King Midas go to eat breakfast after experiencing his golden touch?
What was the consequence of King Midas' golden touch on the glass of water?
What was the consequence of King Midas' golden touch on the glass of water?
What caused the King's change of heart about the golden touch?
What caused the King's change of heart about the golden touch?
What did the fairy instruct the King to do to undo the golden touch?
What did the fairy instruct the King to do to undo the golden touch?
How did the King respond after undoing the golden touch?
How did the King respond after undoing the golden touch?
What does the King's experience symbolize?
What does the King's experience symbolize?
What is the central moral or lesson conveyed in the story?
What is the central moral or lesson conveyed in the story?
Study Notes
King Midas
- King Midas was the richest king in the world, with a room filled with gold treasures in his great castle.
- He loved gold more than anything else, including his daughter Marigold.
The Fairy's Gift
- A beautiful fairy boy appeared before King Midas in his treasury, granting him a wish.
- King Midas wished that everything he touched would turn to beautiful gold.
- The fairy warned King Midas that his gift would not bring him happiness.
The Consequences of the Golden Touch
- The next day, King Midas discovered that his slightest touch could turn everything into gold.
- He turned his bed, glass of water, bread, and butter into gold, but realized that he couldn't eat or drink anything.
- He accidentally turned his daughter Marigold into a golden statue.
The King's Realization
- Fear and grief crept into King Midas' heart, and he realized that his golden gift was a curse.
- He called upon the fairy for help, begging to take away the gift and restore his daughter.
The Restoration
- The fairy instructed King Midas to fill a pitcher with water from the spring in the garden and sprinkle it on the things he had touched.
- The King restored his daughter, food, and other objects to their original form, and he finally learned to appreciate the simple things in life.
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Explore the story of King Midas, the richest king in the world who becomes obsessed with gold in this classic tale. Learn about his encounter with a fairy boy and the consequences of his insatiable desire for more wealth.
