Phantom Tollbooth Chapter 15

Front

What is the name of the dish the Mathemagician serves to Milo, Humbug, and Tock?

Back

Subtraction Stew

Front

How many portions of subtraction stew did the Humbug eat?

Back

23

Front

What is the problem with eating subtraction stew?

Back

The more you eat, the hungrier you get.

Front

How else can Milo reach the land of Infinity?

Back

Taking the Stairs

Front

What happened when the Mathemagician wrote 7 X 1 = 7 on a note pad?

Back

Seven Mathemagicians appeared.

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

Front

What is the result of 10 - 3?

Back

7

Front

What does it mean to lose weight in a mathematical context?

Back

It means the total amount decreases.

Front

What is the significance of the number 7 in mathematics?

Back

It is a prime number and often represents luck.

Front

What is a Mathemagician?

Back

A character who combines mathematics and magic.