Worksheets"The Phantom Tollbooth" play- act 1 (scene 1, lethargarians)
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is foreshadowing?
an advance sign or warning of what is to come in the future
a funny joke
a stinky smell
a long speech where someone tells you what happened in the past
What is an ellipsis?
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What is a pun?
a mean joke about someone's mama
a sad story about losing someone you love
a joke playing with double meaning of a word
a joke that shows how funny words are
Where is Milo headed at the end of scene 1?
Digitopolis
His Bedroom
Dictionopolis
The Castle
What do ellipsis add to dialogue?
a joke
shows uncertainty
a sad story to explain to you and make you show empathy
a pause
What is the correct definition of ignorance?
state of lacking knowledge, learning, or information
state of being knowledgeable and being well read
understanding how to ignore
understanding that knowledge is essential to learning
What was the main idea of the clock's speech in act 1, scene 1?
Time is a social construct.
Use your time wisely, so you do not miss out.
Time is important.
Use your time to become smart.
In act 1, scene 1 paragraphs 4-7, why does the playwright have the Clock repeat the same idea in different ways?
The playwright was emphasizing time is silly.
The playwright was emphasizing time is important.
The playwright was emphasizing time moving slowly.
The playwright was emphasizing time moving quickly.
Mark the qualities that describe Milo.
bored
excited
unhappy where he is
lazy
enthusiastic
Mark the items that Milo got in the mysterious package.
turnpike tollbooth
map and book of rules
toothpaste
tire
3 precautionary signs
At the end of scene 1, the clock says, "But when you're bored, what you need more than anything is a rude awakening." Who is the clock talking about? What is a rude awakening?
What possible theme does the clock introduce in his monologue when giving advice at the beginning of act 1?
Sleep the day away.
Time is your biggest enemy.
Use your time wisely, so you don't miss out!
Time can move quickly or slowly.
What is the Watchdog watchful of?
the wasting of time
lethargarians
little kids
playing, thinking, and dreaming
In paragraph 9 of scene 2, what kind of joke does the Whether Man tell? He says, "Of course, some people never go beyond Expectation."
knock knock
pun
bad joke
stand up comedy
Why does the playwright include the clock's monologue at the beginning of the play? What information might this monologue give the audience?
The character names of lethargarians come from the word "lethargy". Which of the following best defines lethargy?
a lack of excitement for roads.
a lack of energy and enthusiasm.
a lack of knowledge.
a lack of excitement for cars.
Which of the following is not allowed in the Doldrums?
eating
sleeping
thinking
laughing
