The Phantom Tollbooth 11-15 Test

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Quiz for vocabulary and reading comprehension for 11-15 of Phantom Tollbooth


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What did Kakofonous A. Dischord specialize in?

    • A.

      Medicine

    • B.

      Sights

    • C.

      Cords

    • D.

      Noise

    Correct Answer
    D. Noise
    Explanation
    Kakofonous A. Dischord specialized in noise. This implies that he had expertise or a particular focus in creating or working with loud, chaotic, or dissonant sounds.

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  • 2. 

    What word was fired out of the cannon at the fortress wall?

    • A.

      But

    • B.

      And

    • C.

      So

    • D.

      Fire

    Correct Answer
    A. But
    Explanation
    The word "but" is the correct answer because it is the only option that makes sense in the given context. The question asks what word was fired out of the cannon at the fortress wall, implying that a word was physically launched. "And," "so," and "fire" are not words that can be fired out of a cannon, but "but" is a word that can be used in a sentence and therefore fits the scenario.

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  • 3. 

    How do you get to the Island of Conclusions?

    • A.

      Swim

    • B.

      Jump

    • C.

      The bridge

    • D.

      The tunnel

    Correct Answer
    B. Jump
    Explanation
    To get to the Island of Conclusions, one must jump. This implies that reaching the Island of Conclusions requires taking a leap of faith or making a quick decision without overthinking. It suggests that arriving at conclusions often involves taking risks and trusting one's instincts rather than relying on logical reasoning or evidence.

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  • 4. 

    What does the A in Kakofonous A. Dischord stand for?

    • A.

      As nice as can be

    • B.

      As mean as possible

    • C.

      As loud as possible

    • D.

      Ashton

    Correct Answer
    C. As loud as possible
    Explanation
    The A in Kakofonous A. Dischord stands for "As loud as possible." This suggests that the character's name reflects their personality trait of being extremely loud or noisy.

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  • 5. 

    What are broken numbers used for?

    • A.

      Dividends

    • B.

      Exponents

    • C.

      Soup

    • D.

      Fractions

    Correct Answer
    D. Fractions
    Explanation
    Broken numbers are used to represent fractions. Fractions are a way of representing a part of a whole or a division of quantities. They consist of a numerator, which represents the number of parts being considered, and a denominator, which represents the total number of equal parts that make up the whole. Broken numbers, or fractions, are commonly used in mathematics, everyday life, and various fields such as cooking, measurements, and finance.

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  • 6. 

    Why did the people in the Silent Valley write instead of speak?

    • A.

      There is no sound there, because the sound keeper took it away.

    • B.

      They think it is wasteful to speak.

    • C.

      The king can't stand noise.

    • D.

      The citizens are deaf.

    Correct Answer
    A. There is no sound there, because the sound keeper took it away.
    Explanation
    The people in the Silent Valley write instead of speak because there is no sound there. This is because the sound keeper took away all the sound, making it impossible for anyone to speak or hear.

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