Phantom Tollbooth Chapter 1

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What is the main theme of Chapter 1 in The Phantom Tollbooth?

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The main theme is the idea of curiosity and the importance of knowledge.

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Who is the protagonist introduced in Chapter 1?

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Milo is the protagonist introduced in Chapter 1.

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What does Milo think is the greatest waste of time?

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Milo regards knowledge as the greatest waste of all time.

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What unexpected item arrives for Milo in the mail?

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A tollbooth arrives for Milo in the mail.

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What does Milo complain is missing from the tollbooth?

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Milo complains that a highway to drive on is missing from the tollbooth.

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Who is the author of The Phantom Tollbooth?

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The author of The Phantom Tollbooth is Norton Juster.

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What does the tollbooth symbolize in the story?

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The tollbooth symbolizes adventure and the journey of learning.

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What is the significance of the character Tock?

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Tock is a watchdog who represents the value of time.

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What lesson does Milo learn by the end of Chapter 1?

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Milo learns that knowledge and curiosity can lead to exciting adventures.

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What is the setting of The Phantom Tollbooth?

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The setting begins in Milo's mundane home and transitions to the fantastical world beyond the tollbooth.