The Phantom Tollbooth Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'doldrums' as used in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• A state of inactivity or stagnation

• A type of musical instrument

• A kind of weather phenomenon

• A type of dance

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In 'The Phantom Tollbooth', what does the word 'phantom' refer to?

• A ghost or apparition

• A type of vehicle

• A musical instrument

• A kind of food

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which word best describes the character Milo in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• Curious

• Lazy

• Angry

• Fearful

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'tollbooth' in the context of the book?

• A booth where tolls are collected

• A type of magical portal

• A place to buy tickets

• A small house

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In 'The Phantom Tollbooth', what does the word 'lethargic' mean?

• Sluggish and apathetic

• Energetic and lively

• Angry and hostile

• Happy and content

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word 'discord' mean in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• Lack of harmony

• A type of musical chord

• A disagreement

• A type of fruit

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'quagmire' as used in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• Predicament

• Solution

• Celebration

• Journey

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of 'brevity' in the context of 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• Conciseness

• Lengthiness

• Complexity

• Simplicity

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

In 'The Phantom Tollbooth', what does the word 'banish' mean?

• To send away

• To welcome

• To entertain

• To confuse

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word 'melancholy' mean in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• Sadness

• Happiness

• Excitement

• Anger

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4