Comprehension
Why does Milo decide to go through the tollbooth?
A. He is told to
B. He is curious and has nothing better to do
C. He is trying to escape trouble
D. He wants to meet friends
B. He is curious and has nothing better to do
“The stars danced in the sky.” is an example of:
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Idiom
D. Synonym
B. Personification
What is a theme in The Phantom Tollbooth?
A. The importance of learning and using your mind
B. How to build a house
C. How to play sports better
D. How to cook food
A. The importance of learning and using your mind
Which sentence BEST shows personification?
A. “The thunder was loud.”
B. “The book fell off the desk.”
C. “The leaves danced in the wind.”
D. “The car moved quickly.”
C. “The leaves danced in the wind.”
What is the purpose of Milo’s quest?
A. To win treasure
B. To find his way home
C. To bring back two important princesses
D. To defeat a villain
C. To bring back two important princesses
“Sizzle, pop, crack!” is:
A. Onomatopoeia
B. Idiom
C. Metaphor
D. Synonym
A. Onomatopoeia
What does the journey mostly represent?
A. A vacation
B. Growing and learning new ideas
C. Escaping reality
D. Winning a game
B. Growing and learning new ideas
What lesson does Milo learn about mistakes during his journey?
A. Mistakes should be avoided at all costs
B. Mistakes help him learn and grow
C. Mistakes make him weak
D. Mistakes are unimportant
B. Mistakes help him learn and grow
Why is the Humbug not always helpful?
A. He gives wrong directions
B. He talks a lot but doesn’t always make sense
C. He is afraid of everything
D. He disappears often
B. He talks a lot but doesn’t always make sense
Which sentence uses a metaphor (NOT a simile)?
A. “Her smile was like sunshine.”
B. “The classroom was a zoo.”
C. “He ran as fast as lightning.”
D. “The wind howled loudly.”
B. “The classroom was a zoo.”
Why is wasting time shown as dangerous?
A. It makes people tired
B. It keeps people from learning and thinking
C. It causes accidents
D. It makes people forget names
B. It keeps people from learning and thinking
Improve this sentence with stronger vocabulary AND detail:
“The man went to the place quickly.”
Answers may vary.
Why is rescuing Rhyme and Reason necessary to fix the kingdom?
A. They are the strongest characters
B. They help bring balance and fairness back
C. They control the weather
D. They guard the castle
B. They help bring balance and fairness back
Which example is an idiom?
A. “Break a leg!”
B. “The dog barked loudly.”
C. “The sun is bright.”
D. “She walked home.”
A. “Break a leg!”
How does Milo’s journey in places like the Kingdom of Wisdom help develop a theme in the story?
A. It shows that paying attention and thinking carefully matters
B. It shows that traveling is always dangerous
C. It shows that books are not useful
D. It shows that imagination is not important
A. It shows that paying attention and thinking carefully matters
Write a sentence using a homophone pair correctly (both words used clearly).
Answers may vary.
Why is the Terrible Trivium an important part of the story’s message?
A. It shows that monsters are dangerous
B. It teaches that doing meaningless tasks can waste your life
C. It explains why Milo dislikes work
D. It helps Milo win
B. It teaches that doing meaningless tasks can waste your life
What is alliteration AND use it in a sentence.
Alliteration is when words in a phrase or sentence start with the same beginning sound, usually the same consonant sound.
Ex. Big brown bears bounce balls.
How does Tock influence Milo’s understanding of time?
A. He teaches Milo to rush
B. He shows Milo that time should be used wisely
C. He makes Milo ignore time
D. He controls time
B. He shows Milo that time should be used wisely
What play on words were the characters "The Lethargians" and what does the word mean?
Lethargic means feeling very tired, slow, or lacking energy.