The Phantom Tollbooth Vocab

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.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

• A ghost or spirit

• A type of vehicle

• A kind of food

• A musical instrument

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which word best describes the character Milo at the beginning of 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• Bored

• Excited

• Angry

• Confused

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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

• A booth where a toll is collected

• A type of magical portal

• A place to buy tickets

• A small house

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

• Energetic

• Lazy

• Angry

• Happy

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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 'discord' mean?

• Harmony

• Conflict

• Music

• Silence

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

• A difficult situation

• A type of bird

• A musical instrument

• A kind of food

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word best describes the Kingdom of Wisdom in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• Chaotic

• Orderly

• Boring

• Small

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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

• Welcomed

• Exiled

• Promoted

• Ignored

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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 'rhyme' refer to?

• A type of poetry

• A kind of food

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance