Phantom Tollbooth Act 1

Front

Who is the character in Act 1 that lacks a love for knowledge and isn't credible?

Back

Humbug

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What mission does King Azaz give Milo at the end of Act 1?

Back

Rescuing the Princesses Rhyme and Reason.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What conclusion can be drawn about Milo based on the sentence: 'Wherever he was he wished he was somewhere else'?

Back

That Milo is bored with his life.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is an example of synonyms?

Back

Small, little, and miniscule.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What does a little floating number in the text refer to?

Back

Footnote.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

Define 'synonym'.

Back

A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What is the significance of the character Tock in Act 1?

Back

Tock represents the importance of time and knowledge.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the character Azaz value in Act 1?

Back

Azaz values words and knowledge.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What is the role of the Mathemagician in the story?

Back

The Mathemagician represents the value of mathematics and logic.

Front

What does the term 'quarrel' mean in the context of Act 1?

Back

A disagreement or argument.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7