The Phantom Tollbooth Recap

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What is Milo's ultimate goal in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

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Milo's ultimate goal is to find wisdom.

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What gifts does Milo receive in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

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Milo receives a map, coins, and a tollbooth, but not a book.

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What does Milo consider to be 'the greatest waste of time of all'?

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Milo considers learning to be 'the greatest waste of time of all'.

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What does Tock stop people from doing in the Doldrums?

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Tock stops people from wasting time in the Doldrums.

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Where did Milo choose as his destination on the map?

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Milo chose Dictionopolis as his destination on the map.

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What is the Doldrums in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

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The Doldrums is a place where people are stuck in boredom and cannot think or act.

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Who is Tock in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

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Tock is a dog with a clock in his body who helps Milo on his journey.

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What is Dictionopolis known for?

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Dictionopolis is known as the city of words and language.

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What lesson does Milo learn about time in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

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Milo learns that time is valuable and should not be wasted.

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What is the significance of the tollbooth in the story?

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The tollbooth represents a gateway to adventure and learning.