Wit and Wisdom Phantom Tollbooth Vocabulary

Based on the description of The Doldrums from Chap. 2 of the Phantom Tollbooth, we can INFER that the word Doldrums means

• a boring, gloomy place, or state of mind, in which nothing happens.

• a person who breaks the law.

• lethargic

• to feel confused, afraid, and uninterested in a certain thing or topic.

When a young person does something well, you should ________ them for it.

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Vocabulary

8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Vocabulary

My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

• accused

• argued

• discussed

• advised

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

• A ghost or spirit

• A type of vehicle

• A musical instrument

• A type of food

In 'The Phantom Tollbooth', what does the tollbooth symbolize?

• A barrier to entry

• A gateway to adventure

• A place to pay tolls

• A resting place

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

• Bored

• Excited

• Angry

• Fearful

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

• The importance of education

• The value of friendship

• The power of imagination

• The dangers of technology

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

• Knowledge and good judgment

• A type of plant

• A magical spell

• A historical event

Which literary device is frequently used in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole