The Phantom Tollbooth Chapter 15 and 16 Quiz

What challenge does the Mathemagician present to Milo on pages 199-200

• He took them to the number mines.

• He refused to agree to let Milo rescue Rhyme and Reason because his brother, King Azaz agrees to it and they never agree about anything.

• He refused to agree to let Milo rescue Rhyme and Reason because he thinks they are too dangerous to be released from the Castle in the Air.

• He refused to agree to let Milo rescue Rhyme and Reason because he didn't like the way Milo asked him.

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On page 200, how does Milo overcome the challenge that the Mathemagician presents to him?

• Milo is able to successfully prove that King Azaz and the Mathemagician agree about something by explaining that they both agree to disagree.

• Milo is able to successfully prove that King Azaz and the Mathemagician agree about something by explaining that they both want to rescue Rhyme and Reason.

• Milo is not able to successfully prove that King Azaz and the Mathemagician agree about something.

• Milo gives up trying to prove that King Azaz and the Mathemagician agree about something.

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How does Milo's interaction with the Mathemagician move the overall plot forward? In other words, where are we headed on our Hero's Quest Plot Flowchart?

• His interaction causes Milo's quest to stall.

• Milo's interaction with the Mathemagician does not move the plot forward.

• With the Mathemagician's permission, Milo will move into the next phase of his quest: He will enter the Mountains of Ignorance and try to rescue Rhyme and Reason.

• With the Mathemagician's permission, Milo will be able to return home without rescuing Rhyme and Reason.

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Where is Milo in his Hero's Quest when he has his interaction with the Mathemagician?

• Exposition. He accepted the call to rescue Rhyme and Reason.

• Climax: Milo has reached the highest point of action in the story.

• Challenges: Milo is still facing challenges, but getting closer to the climax of the story.

• The Return: Milo has returned triumphant from his Hero's Quest.

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How does this espisode represent another "turning point" for Milo's character?

• It does not represent a "turning point."

• Milo shows that he is thinking about how to solve problems. Earlier in the story, Milo didn't see a purpose in thinking.

• Milo shows that he is not able to solve problems very well. Earlier in the story, he didn't see a purpose in thinking.

• Milo shows that he is able to accept defeat and give up on his quest.

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What does Milo's interaction with the Mathemagician show about how Milo has changed from the beginning of the story?

• It shows that Milo is not able to accept a challenge.

• It shows that Milo has not changed from the beginning of the story.

• It shows that Milo is eager to take on a challenge. Earlier in the story, Milo would not have shown interest in taking on a challenge, since he never saw a point to learning anything.

• It shows that Milo is eager to take on a challenge. Earlier in the story, Milo was also interested in taking on a challenge, since he loved to think through hard problems.

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