Phantom Tollbooth Act 1 Vocab

If you were to presume that your brother is guilty of eavesdropping on your phone conversations, would you likely have proof that he had done so?

• Yes, because it's about a family member.

• Yes, because to presume means to have proof.

• No, presuming does not necessarily mean having proof.

• No, because eavesdropping is hard to prove.

Would you speculate about someone's motives if their behavior toward you suddenly changed?

• No, because people's behavior doesn't change without reason.

• Yes, because changes in behavior often have hidden motives.

• Yes, because speculation is based on sudden changes.

• No, because speculation requires concrete evidence.

If a traffic accident occurred during a blizzard, would you surmise that the weather was to blame?

• No, because drivers are always responsible for accidents.

• Yes, because blizzards are known for causing accidents.

• No, because accidents can happen in any weather.

• Yes, because a blizzard can cause poor visibility.

There is a misapprehension that crocodiles move slowly over land. Is it true that crocodiles move slowly over land?

• No, crocodiles can move quickly over short distances.

• Yes, because they are mainly water creatures.

• Yes, because their body structure limits their speed.

• No, because they have legs designed for running.

Kendra gave the new plan some consideration. Would you say that Kendra thought carefully about it?

• Yes, because consideration involves careful thought.

• No, because consideration means she ignored it.

• Yes, because she was interested in the plan.

• No, because she had no other choice.