Welcome to Dictionopolis Ch. 3 Phantom Tollbooth

What is the main idea of Chapter 3 in "The Phantom Tollbooth"?

• Milo's journey through the tollbooth is uneventful.

• Milo begins to understand the importance of learning and curiosity.

• Milo decides to return home because he is bored.

• Milo meets a new friend who helps him find his way.

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Summarize the key event that happens when Milo first arrives in Dictionopolis.

• Milo is immediately sent back home.

• Milo is greeted by a talking dog.

• Milo attends a banquet where words are eaten.

• Milo gets lost and cannot find his way.

Analyze why Milo feels confused when he first enters Dictionopolis.

• He is overwhelmed by the number of people.

• He does not understand the rules of the city.

• He is tired from his journey.

• He is looking for someone he knows.

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What can be inferred about the character of Tock, the watchdog, based on his actions in Chapter 3?

• Tock is lazy and uninterested in helping Milo.

• Tock is strict but ultimately helpful to Milo.

• Tock is mischievous and causes trouble for Milo.

• Tock is indifferent to Milo's journey.

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Describe the setting of Dictionopolis as introduced in Chapter 3.

• A quiet, deserted town with no inhabitants.

• A bustling city filled with words and letters.

• A dark and gloomy forest.

• A small village with only a few houses.

Explain the theme of curiosity as it is presented in Chapter 3.

• Curiosity leads to trouble and confusion.

• Curiosity is unnecessary and should be avoided.

• Curiosity is a driving force for learning and adventure.

• Curiosity is only important for children.

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What motivates Milo to continue his journey after arriving in Dictionopolis?

• He wants to find a way back home.

• He is curious about the new world he has discovered.

• He is looking for a lost friend.

• He is forced to continue by the people he meets.

Identify the main conflict that Milo faces in Chapter 3.

• Milo is lost and cannot find his way home.

• Milo struggles to understand the importance of words.

• Milo is in a race against time to complete his journey.

• Milo is trying to find a hidden treasure.

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What is the significance of the banquet where words are eaten in Dictionopolis?

• It shows that words are meaningless.

• It highlights the value and power of language.

• It is a humorous event with no deeper meaning.

• It is a tradition that everyone dislikes.

How does the setting of Dictionopolis contribute to the overall theme of the story?

• It emphasizes the chaos and confusion of Milo's journey.

• It illustrates the importance of language and communication.

• It shows that cities are more interesting than the countryside.

• It suggests that words are more important than actions.