Phantom Tollbooth Quiz

Phantom Tollbooth Pt.1

1

At the beginning of The Phantom Tollbooth Act 1, the adjective that best describes Milo is A. Tired B. Bored C. Angry D. Curious

B. Bored

2

At the beginning of The Phantom Tollbooth, Act I, the package Milo opens contains A. a phantom B. a car C. a tollbooth D. a clock

C. a tollbooth

3

In the Doldrums in the Phantom Tollbooth, Act I, it is illegal to A. think and write B. sing or laugh C. drive or walk D. think or laugh

D. think or laugh

4

In the Phantom Tollbooth, Act I, Azaz gives Milo a box of letters of the alphabet so Milo A. can eat them when he is hungry B. will win against the Mathemagician C. will learn to be a better reader D. will be protected on his journey

D. will be protected on his journey

5

The Phantom Tollbooth, Act I, is most remarkable for its playful use of A. talking animals B. language C. numbers D. time

B. language

Vocabulary Pt.1

1

What is the definition of dejectedly?

feeling sad

2

What is the definition of surmise?

guess

3

What is the definition of serviceable?

working

4

What is the definition of linger?

to hang around

5

What is the definition of suburbs?

a town on the edge of a big city

Phantom Tollbooth Pt.2

1

Early in Act II of The Phantom Tollbooth, Milo meets a character named Kakafonous A. Dischord, Doctor of Dissonance. What is the doctor's specialty? A. magic B. demons C. emergencies D. noise

D. noise

2

In the Phantom Tollbooth, Act II, characters have names that tell you something about them. What character has twelve faces? A. Discord B. Dynne C. Dodecahedron D. Mathemagician

C. Dodecahedron

3

In The Phantom Tollbooth, Act II, glittering numbers are dug up from a mine. What is this supposed to show? A. that numbers are as valuables as jewels B. that numbers are not easy to find C. that numbers need to be protected from thieves D. that numbers come from mines

A. that numbers are as valuables as jewels

4

In The Phantom Tollbooth, Act II, the Mathemagician calls his pencil a magic staff. Which of the following best tells why he calls it a magic staff? A. It can make demons disappear. B. It gives him power to rule. C. It shines like a flashlight. D. It can be used to solve problems.

D. It can be used to solve problems.

5

Which item helps Milo get the Princesses out of the Castle-in-the-Air? A. the car B. the package of letters C. the magic pencil D. the tollbooth

B. the package of letters

Pt.2 and Vocabulary 2

1

Think about King Azaz and the Mathemagician at the end of Act II. What is true about both of the kings? A. They both want Rhyme and Reason to reign again. B. They both want numbers to be the most important. C. They both want words to be the most important. D. The both want Milo to be punished.

A. They both want Rhyme and Reason to reign again.

2

What is the definition of connotation?

words that bring up good or bad feelings

3

Milo is able to do the impossible in Act II of The Phantom Tollbooth. Why? A. He is dreaming and anything can happen in a dream. B. He has learned a lot of math and numbers. C. He does not know the task is impossible. D. He has Tock and Humbug to help him.

C. He does not know the task is impossible.

4

What is the definition of salutations?

greetings

5

Milo changes from the beginning of Act II to the end. What is the biggest change in him? A. He is afraid of making mistakes. B. He makes friends more easily. C. He is bored and tired. D. He values time.

D. He values time.

Pt.3 and Vocabulary 3

1

What is the definition of malicious?

having a desire to do someone harm

2

Which line from the play shows how Rhyme feels about Milo coming to rescue her and Reason? A. "Milo has learned a lot from his journey." B. "I'm worried sick, I must confess" C. "Now come on, cheer up, won't you?" D. "They'll stuff your brain and fill your heart."

B. "I'm worried sick, I must confess"

3

What is the definition of pessimistic?

having a negative attitude

4

Which scene would probably be the most exciting for the audience watching the Phantom Tollbooth? A. when Milo, Tock, and Humbug enter the number mine B. when Milo & the others learn about the Land of Infinity C. when laughter breaks the spells cast by Senses Taker D. when demons chase the Princesses and the heroes

D. when demons chase the Princesses and the heroes

5

What is the definition of obstacle?

Something that is blocking your way (literal or figurative)