The Phantom Tollbooth

At the start of the movie (before the Tollbooth appears), the closest ADJECTIVE that describes Milo's attitude towards his life is...

• Satisfied

• Suspicious

• Boredom

• Curious

What is Milo's ultimate destination in this story?

• The Mountains of Ignorance

• Digitopolis

• Dictionopolis

• The Castle in the Air

When Milo first arrived in the Kingdom of Wisdom, he was soon stopped by a police officer who gave him a ticket with a SENTENCE on it. What was the "short sentence" Officer Short Shrift gave Milo? It was "the shortest sentence that he [Officer Short Shrift] knew."

• I was.

• I am.

• I think.

• I can.

The Whether Man's job is to help people choose what to do and not remain in a mental state of indecision. The Whether Man primarily helps with what problem that we all face in our lives?

• Uncertainty

• Weather

• Goal Setting

• Expectations

What were the other jobs that Officer Short Shrift claimed to have while he was placing Milo and Tock under arrest. (Select all that apply, there are two answers)

• Jury

• Jailer

• Executioner

• Judge

The gooey characters encountered in The Doldrums were called the "Lethargians," which is based on the word LETHARGIC. Recall how the Lethargians behaved and acted towards Milo when he was trying to think and laugh. Which of the following words best represent the meaning of LETHARGIC. (select all that apply, there are three answers)

• Sinister

• Unenthusiastic

• Lazy

• Diligent

• Unmotivated

Dr. Kakofonous A. Dischord was the scientist who had an assistant called the Awful Dynne (whose name comes from the word "din," which means a disruptive noise). Based on his name, this Doctor is most interested in noises that are... (select all that apply, there are two answers)

• cacophonous

• harmonious

• melodic

• disturbing to the ear

Milo learned that the citizens of Dictionopolis have problems knowing which words are best used for situations, and how many words should be used. Finish the following quote from Tock, "Words are only confusing when you..."

• "...use big words as often as you can."

• "...use a little to say a lot."

• "...use a lot to say a little."

• "...use big words to confuse people."

The Humbug showcases some very selfish and self-absorbed behaviors. Which of following most closely describes the Humbug's temperament. (Select all that apply, there are four correct answers)

• The Humbug holds himself in a very high regard.

• The Humbug is arrogant and boastful.

• The Humbug does everything simply for show.

• The Humbug wants attention to showcase his own grandeur.

• The Humbug is a friendly and welcoming individual.

In the Dictionopolis jail, Milo and Tock met the Not-So-Wicked Which. She was a good person who enjoyed helping the people of Dictionopolis with something. What was her job?

• She was the resident sorceress which ruled over Dictionopolis.

• She worked for King Azaz and figured out which laws to implement.

• She helped people decide which words to use.

• She created words which she then sold to people.