Phantom Tollbooth Act 1
Vocabulary Act 1
Phantom Tollbooth Act II
Act II and Vocabulary 2
Potpourri
100
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
100

What is the definition of peculiar?

odd, strange
100

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

100

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.

100

What kind of pet does Ms.Fogel have (other than Eric)? a. cat b. guinea pig c. dog d. no pets

a. cat
200
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
200

What is the definition of speculate?

to make a guess

200

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

200

What is the definition of eat my words?

admit what you said is wrong


200

How old is Ms. Fogel a. 20 b. 25 c. 27 d. 30

c. 27

300
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
300

What is the definition of wisdom?

expert knowledge

300

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

300

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.

300

What is the name of Ms. Fogel's cat? 

Sandwich

400

In Dictionopolis, what do they sell at the market? A. talking animals B. language C.words D. time

C. Words

400

What is the definition of surreal?

dream-like

400
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.
400

What is the definition of transformation?

a major change

400

How many years has Ms.Fogel taught at ACA? a. 3  b. 4 c. 5 d. 6

B. 4 years

500

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

500

What is the definition of ignorance?

not knowing, lack of knowledge or education

500

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

B. the box of sounds

500

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.

500

What university did Ms. Fogel go to? a. San Francisco State b. University of Los Angeles c. UC Santa Cruz d. San Jose State 

BOTH a and c