The Phantom Tollbooth Ch. 5

Multiple Choice

Why do you think Officer Shrift immediately accuses everyone of being guilty without knowing what happened?

• He is very thorough and wants to investigate everyone.

• He is frustrated and wants to quickly resolve the confusion.

• He enjoys being in control and showing authority.

• He believes everyone is always guilty.

Multiple Choice

Why were Milo and Tock sentenced to prison by the judge?

• For stealing food

• For having a dog with an unauthorized alarm and sowing confusion

• For escaping from prison

• For lying to the judge

Multiple Choice

Who did Milo and Tock meet in their prison cell, and what was unusual about her?

• A witch who hated noise

• A pleasant-looking old lady who was actually a Which

• A guard who let them escape

• A rat that could talk

Multiple Choice

According to the Which, what was her important job in the kingdom?

• Choosing which words to use and not to use

• Guarding the prison

• Selling words in the market

• Teaching children to read

Multiple Choice

Why do most people remember Aunt Faintly wrongly, and how does she feel about it?

• They think she is a witch and she feels sad about it.

• They think she is a queen and she feels proud.

• They think she is a hero and she feels happy.

• They think she is a villain and she feels angry.

Multiple Choice

On what date does Officer Shrift ask Milo about his whereabouts?

• July 27

• August 15

• June 10

• December 5