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WorksheetsThe Phantom Tollbooth Chapter 20
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 49mins
What time was it when Milo arrived back home from his journey?
Only one hour had passed since he had departed on his journey.
He had been away for several hours.
Many months had passed since he passed the tollbooth.
When Milo returned from school the next day, what was he expecting to see in his room? What did he see?
Milo expected to see tock in his room. However, he noticed that it's the Humbug. Milo found another tollbooth.
Milo expected to see Rhyme and Reason in his room. However, he noticed that the tollbooth had vanished. Milo found another bright light.
Milo expected to see the tollbooth in his room. However, he noticed that the tollbooth had vanished. Milo found another bright blue envelope.
How was the second bright blue envelope addressed?
FOR MILO, WHO NOW KNOWS THE WAY.
FOR MILO, WHO NOW KNOWS THE WAY HOME.
FOR MILO, WHO NOW KNOWS THE WAY HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS.
Explore one or two of the lessons Milo learnt during his journey?
He learns the value of money and sleep. He also learned the importance of understanding his friends.
He learns the importance of words, letters, phrases and numbers. He also learned the importance of perspectives and understanding the world around him.
He learns the importance family and friends. He also learned the importance of going to different places can cost him a lot of time.
The Phantom Tollbooth fits into which of the following genres?
fantasy and adventure
realistic fiction and memoir
adventure and non-fiction
Which word best describes Milo at the end of the novel?
resistant
suspicious
content
Rhyme and Reason represent ___________
common sense
power
creative thinking
What do you think would happen if all people lack common sense?
I think it would be _________________.
Azaz and the Mathemagician represent education and _____________.
power
common sense
seriousness
Do you believe that "knowledge" can give you "power"?
Why/Why not (Give at least 2 reasons)
I agree/disagree because ______________ and ____________.
Which demons never get anywhere?
Triple Demons of Compromise
Gorgons of Hate and Malice
Overbearing Know-it-all
Even tough Tock does not give Milo a tangible gift, he teaches him a valuable lesson. What lesson does Milo learn from Tock?
Tock teaches Milo that words and numbers are equally important.
Tock teaches Milo how to be resourceful and use what you have effectively.
Tock teaches Milo that time is precious and should not be wasted.
What did Mathemagician tell MIlo when he returned from the quest?
He said the he and Azaz are really the same person.
The mission was impossible. If he had told him, he would not have tried to rescue the princesses.
He inspired Milo to dump Tock and the Humbug and become a solo act.
Time flies is an example of
personification.
an idiom.
a metaphor.
Select the two synonyms of compromise.
settlement and agreement
skirmish and quarrel
lack and famine
Select two synonyms of assurance.
bashful and timid
composure and confidence
worried and apprehensive
Which vocabulary word means unstable, shaky, wobbly, risky?
precarious
dogged
tremendous
The author demonstrates that wisdom without education is _____________ just as education without wisdom is senseless. It is only when the two come together that the demons of _____________ can be defeated.
powerless, ignorance
knowledge, powerful
wonderful, laziness
What are two ideas found in the novel?
puns and gift giving
violence and revenge
sadness and anger
Who is the protagonist?
Milo
Azaz
Tock
Princesses Rhyme and Reason
Who are your top 3 favorite characters?
My favorite characters are ____________.
What is the biggest lesson that you've learned in the novel?
The biggest lesson I learned is __________.
Would you like to go on a meaningful adventure like Milo? Why/Why not?
I'd _____________ because _______________.
If you were to choose between knowledge and power, which would you pick and why?
I choose __________ because ____________.
Based on the novel, what demon do you think is the most difficult to defeat?
I think _______ is the most difficult because ____________.
