King Midas and the Golden Touch
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>To test if food would turn to gold too (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of King Midas' golden touch on the glass of water?

    <p>It became solid gold (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the King's change of heart about the golden touch?

    <p>The sight of his daughter turned into a golden statue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the fairy instruct the King to do to undo the golden touch?

    <p>Fill a pitcher with water from the spring and sprinkle it on the affected objects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the King respond after undoing the golden touch?

    <p>He eagerly ate the restored food and appreciated the simple pleasures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the King's experience symbolize?

    <p>The transient nature of material wealth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central moral or lesson conveyed in the story?

    <p>Greed and avarice ultimately lead to misery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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