The Phantom Tollbooth Chapters 1-10

Which word BEST describes Milo as the novel open?

• enthusiastic

• unmotivated

• outgoing

• friendly

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of these was NOT in the package left for Milo?

• one genuine turnpike tollbooth

• three precautionary signs, assorted coins, map

• a book of rules and regulations

• a list of figurative devices

"The flowers shone as if they'd been cleaned and polished, and the tall trees that lined the road shimmered in silvery green." Which figurative language is being used here?

• hyperbole

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• idiom

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What genre is the novel?

• historical fiction

• mystery

• fairy tale

• fantasy

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who does Milo meet first?

• Whether Man

• King Azaz

• Tock

• Spelling Bee

Why is the kingdom divided?

• King Azaz and the Mathemagician fight over which is more imporant, words or numbers.

• King Azaz wanted to take over the rule of numbers.

• King Azaz and the Mathemagician fight over who is smarter, Rhyme or Reason.

• King Azaz needed extra help with his kingdom, but the Mathemagician refused.

What is the conflict in the story?

• Milo wants to find a character like Tock.

• Milo wants to find Rhyme and Reason.

• Milo wants to find the Lands Beyond.

• Milo wants to meet new people.

Why can't people talk while riding in the wagon?

• It needs wisdom.

• The driver needs to concentrate.

• It is fueled by singing.

• It goes without saying.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

According to the king, why would Humbug make a great guide?

• He is friendly.

• He draws maps for a living.

• He knows all of the obstacles.

• He is intelligent.

What does the king give to Milo?

• thesaurus

• box of words

• calculator

• travel guide