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What does King Midas express discontent about when talking to the stranger?
What does King Midas express discontent about when talking to the stranger?
He expresses discontent about the amount of wealth he has accumulated, considering it a trifle.
How does King Midas feel about the stranger's question on whether he is satisfied?
How does King Midas feel about the stranger's question on whether he is satisfied?
He shakes his head, indicating that he is not satisfied.
What does King Midas feel about the stranger's ability to grant his wishes?
What does King Midas feel about the stranger's ability to grant his wishes?
He feels a presentiment that the stranger has both the power and the purpose to gratify his utmost wishes.
What realization does King Midas have when he realizes he can ask for anything from the stranger?
What realization does King Midas have when he realizes he can ask for anything from the stranger?
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What bright idea strikes King Midas after contemplating all the things he could ask for?
What bright idea strikes King Midas after contemplating all the things he could ask for?
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In what way does the text suggest King Midas' insatiable greed?
In what way does the text suggest King Midas' insatiable greed?
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What Latin root is the word 'lustrous' derived from, and what does it mean?
What Latin root is the word 'lustrous' derived from, and what does it mean?
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How would you describe the stranger's smile in 'The Golden Touch'?
How would you describe the stranger's smile in 'The Golden Touch'?
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What essential question is posed regarding possessions in the text?
What essential question is posed regarding possessions in the text?
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What concept does the selection teach about the desire for material objects affecting people's judgment?
What concept does the selection teach about the desire for material objects affecting people's judgment?
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How would you summarize the consequences of King Midas's greed in the story?
How would you summarize the consequences of King Midas's greed in the story?
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What word from the text is associated with materialism and relates to being shiny or bright?
What word from the text is associated with materialism and relates to being shiny or bright?
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What was King Midas' primary desire that consumed all his thoughts and time?
What was King Midas' primary desire that consumed all his thoughts and time?
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What did King Midas wish the gold-tinted clouds of sunset were, and where did he wish he could store them?
What did King Midas wish the gold-tinted clouds of sunset were, and where did he wish he could store them?
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What did King Midas used to say when little Marygold brought him flowers, and what did he imply about their worth?
What did King Midas used to say when little Marygold brought him flowers, and what did he imply about their worth?
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What did King Midas once enjoy doing that he no longer had any interest in?
What did King Midas once enjoy doing that he no longer had any interest in?
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What did King Midas calculate when he looked at the roses in his garden?
What did King Midas calculate when he looked at the roses in his garden?
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What story is mentioned regarding King Midas' ears, and what was his true love now?
What story is mentioned regarding King Midas' ears, and what was his true love now?
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Study Notes
King Midas' Affluence
- King Midas has accumulated a vast amount of gold in his room, which he considers a trifle compared to what he could have if he lived for a thousand years.
- Midas is discontented with his wealth and desires more.
Midas' Conversation with the Stranger
- A stranger visits Midas and expresses surprise at the amount of gold in the room.
- Midas reveals that he is not satisfied with his wealth and desires more.
- The stranger asks Midas what would satisfy him, and Midas ponders what he could ask for.
The Psychological Effects of Materialism
- Midas' desire for material objects has affected his judgment, making him value only gold and wealth.
- He has lost interest in things that brought him joy before, such as flowers and music.
Vocabulary and Word Study
- The concept vocabulary words "burnished", "lustrous", and "gilded" are related to materialism and have a common theme.
- The Latin root "-lus-" (meaning "light" or "shining") is used to form words such as "lustrous", "illustrative", "lackluster", and "elucidate".
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Test your understanding of context clues and strategies used to determine meaning in the text 'The Golden Touch'. Identify the meaning of the word 'lustrous' in the given context.
