definitions
an act of respect made mainly by women and consisting of a slight lowering of the body with bending of the knees
CURTSY
What is a BERET?
a (usually) woolen cap with a tight headband and a soft full flat top
What does it mean to "twiddle (or tweetle) your thumbs"?
the act of interlacing your fingers and rotating your thumbs around each other in circles. Can you demonstrate?
Why is Milo so bored at the beginning of the book, and how does his attitude toward the world change by the end?
Milo was bored at the beginning of the book because he did not want to think and thought that everything was boring.
In what state in America does teacher Jennifer live?
Pennsylvania
continuing on forever
PERPETUAL
What is a MONARCH?
a person who reigns over a kingdom or empire such as a sovereign ruler, king or queen
What is a "general concensus"?
a widely accepted opinion, decision or general agreement among a group of people
How does Milo begin his journey?
He receives a mysterious phantom tollbooth package in his room, assembles it, and drives his toy car right through it.
What us the name of the holiday that America celebrated last Monday, September 7?
Labor Day
Commendable; worthy of praise
LAUDABLE
a combination of contradictory or incongruous words; for example: a cruel kindness
OXYMORON
What does the phrase "wear and tear" mean?
the gradual camage, stress or loss of value that happens to an object of property from ordinary, everyday use
Who joins Milo on his journey?
Tock, a faithful watchdog who literally has a clock for a body and helps Milo "make time fly"
Dustin was a student, and Jennifer was a teacher with VIPKid
exactly or sharply defined or stated
PRECISE
What does it mean to "pout"?
to show displeasure by thrusting out the lips or wearing a sullen expression
What does the phrase "time flies" mean?
time passes surprisingly and unusually fast
What is the main theme of The Phantom Tollbooth?
The Value of Learning. Milo learns that the world is full of fascinating things to explore, turning his boredom into curiosity.
What is the silly holiday in America on February 2 each year where if a groundhog sees his shadow, 6 more weeks of winter is predicted?
Goundhog Day