English 9: Study Guide and Answers - Midas

He had to wear a pair of donkey ears.

After Midas' gift was revoked, what was his new punishment?

By saying that Apollo was his least favorite god and that he doesn't deserve that much gold. Saying that only kings should have gold.

How did Midas offend Apollo?

He went to Midas in a dream and said instead of punishing him, he will grant him a wish. Midas said that he wanted everything he touched to turn to gold. But then he touched his daughter and she turned to stone. Then, he wasn't able to eat.

How did he punish Midas with a gift?

The servant who cut Midas' hair.

Who knew the secret?

Because when Midas found out who had blabbed, he was going to cut off his head. But then he thought that he should forgive the man like Apollo forgave him. Then Apollo came down and said that Midas had learned his final lesson.

Why did Apollo finally rescind the punishment?