What will happen to King Midas next?

Question:

Which of the following will most likely happen next?

• A) King Midas will regret the wish he made
• B) King Midas will never have enough gold
• C) King Midas will be very happy after everything has turned to gold

Final answer:

King Midas's obsession with gold and his complaint to Apollo suggests that A) King Midas will regret the wish he made.

Explanation:

The text sets the stage for a classic narrative where King Midas's infatuation with gold and his resentment of Apollo's use of it in his chariot in the sky hints at a possible future wish related to gold.

The tale of King Midas and the Golden Touch is a well-known Greek folktale, where King Midas wishes for the power to turn everything he touches into gold. This wish initially fulfills his desire.

It later leads to unintended consequences and suffering, causing King Midas to regret his choice. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of excessive greed and desire for material wealth.