Phantom Tollbooth Act 1
What is one way you could describe Milo in the begining of the story?
Bored, unmotivated, etc.
What is the definition of peculiar?
odd, strange
What does the Mathemagician give Milo for his journey?
A magic staff in the shape of a pencil
Killing time
Wasting time
I was born a watchdog and I helped Milo in all of his adventures. I hate it when people waste time!
Tock
Who does Milo meet first in the Land Beyond?
The Whether Man
What is the definition of wisdom?
Accumulated knowledge or learning
What happened when Milo tried to conduct the orchestra?
A whole week went by but only people awake at that time were able to notice.
Eat my words
Admit what you said is wrong
We used to help solve people’s problems, but unfortunately our brothers banished us to the Castle in the Air.
The two princesses Rhyme and Reason
In the Doldrums in the Phantom Tollbooth, Act I, it is illegal to do what?
Think or laugh
What is the definition of insincerity?
The act of being phony or fake
What did the Princesses say is most important?
Understanding what we have learned along the way
Rhyme or reason
Having or showing good sense, logic, or
meaning
Milo is lucky I joined him to rescue Rhyme & Reason. I believe I am very smart and brave, even if other people don’t.
The Humbug
What does King Azaz say is the only thing that can help return the kingdom to normal?
The return of the princesses Rhyme and Reason
What is the definition of transformation?
A major change in someone or something
Why did Milo tell the Princesses that he was sorry?
That he made so many mistakes, making it take much longer
Jump to conclusions
To decide something quickly without having a good reason for it
The faceless demon who gives Milo, Tock and the Humbug useless jobs that will take over 800 years to complete.
The Terrible Trivium
What gift does King Azaz give Milo to help protect him on his journey?
D. will be protected on his journey
What is the definition of ignorance?
not knowing, lack of knowledge or education
Name at least one of the demons that Milo encounters in the Mountains of Ignorance.
The Terrible Trivium, The Gelatinous Giant, The Demon of Insincerity
Leave no stone unturned
To consider every possibility when trying to solve a problem
He blocks the stairs to the Castle in the Air, asks the group many questions, and is Milo's final foe before reaching the princesses
The Senses Taker