Who is Tock?

This character becomes Milo's best friend and hates killing time.

What is Dictionopolis?

A marketplace full of letters and signs ruled by King Azaz.

What is flabbergast?

To overcome with surprise and bewilderment

What is think?

Milo had to do this to get out of the Doldrums.

What is person vs. person?

The Spelling Bee and The Humbug seem to always be arguing. What type of literary conflict does this represent?

Who is King Azaz?

Words are favored by this King who often fights with his brother.

What is Milo's bedroom.

You might find these items in this room: a kite that looks like The Spelling Bee. a punching bag with Humbug's face, a toy car, a large box with an envelope taped to the top.

What is a quagmire?

A difficult situation.

Who are King Azaz and The Mathemagician?

Princess Rhyme and Reason were banished to the castle in the air by these two gentlemen.

What is person vs. self?

Milo was never satisfied with himself. When he was at home, he wanted to be at school. When he was at school, he wanted to be at home. What type of conflict is represented here?

Who is Milo?

The boy who goes through all of his days in a state of horrible boredom.

What is The Land of Expectations?

Milo meets the Whether Man here on the Road to Dictionopolis.

What is a turnpike?

A high-speed highway, especially one maintained by tollbooths.

Who is Kakafonous A. Dischord?

This "Doctor of Dissonance" loves noise and keeps Dynne in a bottle.

What is person vs. environment?

Last week, this type of conflict presented itself as snow and ice fell to the ground.

What is The Humbug?

An insect who lives only to flatter people - especially himself.

What is The Doldrums?

An imaginary land where people become depressed and lazy.

What is lethargic?

Of, pertaining to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy or sluggish.

What is infinity?

This term means that numbers have no end. Buzz Lightyear is also known for using it in his famous saying.

What is a fantasy?

This type of fictional story is best known for having talking animals, imaginary creatures, and impossible events.

Who is Officer Shrift?

In Dictionopolis, this character works as a police officer, judge, and jailer at the same time.

What is Digitopolis?

The land of numbers that is ruled by a king who hates letters.

What is a destination?

A place to which a person i going or a thing is sent.

Who is Norton Juster?

The novel, The Phantom Tollbooth, was written by this famous author.

What is science fiction?

Writers often use futuristic types of technology and scientific developments in this type of literature or movie.