Wit and Wisdom Phantom Tollbooth Vocabulary

Vocabulary

3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

• do your fair share

• put your feet up

• be sick and tired

• run errands

Words can be confusing when you use a lot to say a little. Where did Milo learn this lesson?

• Doldrums

• Dictionopolis

• Digitopolis

• Confusions

What does the word 'phantom' mean in the context of 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• A) A ghost or spirit

• B) A type of vehicle

• C) A toll collector

• D) A road sign

In 'The Phantom Tollbooth', what is the significance of the tollbooth?

• A) It is a magical portal to another world

• B) It is a place to pay tolls

• C) It is a resting place for travelers

• D) It is a place to meet new friends

Which character in 'The Phantom Tollbooth' is known for their wisdom?

• A) Tock

• B) The Mathemagician

• C) The Whether Man

• D) King Azaz

What lesson does Milo learn in Dictionopolis?

• A) The importance of numbers

• B) The power of words

• C) The value of silence

• D) The joy of music

What is the primary theme of 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• A) The journey of self-discovery

• B) The importance of friendship

• C) The value of education

• D) The power of imagination

In 'The Phantom Tollbooth', what does the character Tock represent?

• A) Time

• B) Wisdom

• C) Courage

• D) Curiosity

What is the role of the Mathemagician in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• A) To teach Milo about numbers

• B) To confuse Milo with riddles

• C) To guide Milo through the forest

• D) To entertain Milo with magic tricks

Which city does Milo visit that is focused on words and language?

• A) Dictionopolis

• B) Digitopolis

• C) Reality

• D) Illusions