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 weather phenomenon

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

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CCSS.RI.4.4

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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 spirit

• A type of vehicle

• A magical creature

• A type of food

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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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 a toll is collected

• A magical portal

• A type of building

• A place to buy tickets

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word 'lethargic' mean as used in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

• Sluggish and apathetic

• Energetic and lively

• Angry and aggressive

• Happy and content

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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

• 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.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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

• A difficult situation

• A type of bird

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

• A deep, persistent sadness

• A type of fruit

• A musical instrument

• 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 'peculiar' mean?

• Strange or unusual

• Common or ordinary

• Happy or joyful

• Sad or gloomy

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CCSS.L.3.2F