Phantom Tollbooth Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'doldrums' as used in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• A state of inactivity or stagnation

• A type of musical instrument

• A kind of weather phenomenon

• A type of dance

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

In 'The Phantom Tollbooth', what does the word 'phantom' refer to?

• A ghost or apparition

• A type of vehicle

• A musical instrument

• A kind of food

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which word best describes the character Milo from 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• Curious

• Angry

• Bored

• Fearful

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'tollbooth' in the context of the book?

• A booth where tolls are collected

• A type of telephone booth

• A place to buy tickets

• A small house

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'The Phantom Tollbooth', what does the word 'lethargic' mean?

• Energetic

• Lazy

• Excited

• Angry

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word 'discord' as used in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• Harmony

• Conflict

• Music

• Dance

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'quagmire' as used in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• Solution

• Problem

• Swamp

• Mountain

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'The Phantom Tollbooth', what does the word 'banish' mean?

• Welcome

• Expel

• Invite

• Celebrate

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of the word 'melancholy' as used in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• Joyful

• Sad

• Angry

• Confused

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best describes the setting of 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• Realistic

• Imaginary

• Historical

• Futuristic

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5