In Act 1, why does Azaz give Milo a box of letters of the alphabet?

so Milo can make words to help overcome obstacles

What lesson does Milo learn in the Doldrums during Act 1?

Failing to think means that you get nowhere

According to Azaz and Mathemagician, why is Milo able to do the impossible?

He doesn't know the task is impossible.

What does speculate mean?

using info that is uncertain or incomplete

What does denotation mean?

literal meaning of a word, contrast to ideas the word offers

What does annotation mean?

a note of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram

something that stands in the way of progress

Which word(s) is an example of stage directions?

[3 snaps and a crash are heard]

In Act 2, why does the Mathemagician call his pencil a "magic staff"?

It can be used to solve problems.

What is true about King Azaz AND the Mathemegician at the end of Act 2?

Both want the Rhyme and Reason to reign again.

What is the definition of surmise?

using only intuition or imagination

In Act 2, glittering numbers are dug up from a mine. What is this meant to show?

numbers are a precious as jewels

Which answer contains a stage direction that gives information about a sound effect?

[loud music is heard- the actor starts skipping quickly]

What is the definition of malicious?

having or showing bad intentions

What does misapprehension mean?

incorrect understanding; wrong idea

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1
In Act 2, what is one lesson that Milo learns by the end of the story?
the effects of pride
the value of persistence
the worthlessness of time
the importance of an education
2
In Act 1, why does Azaz give Milo a box of letters of the alphabet?
so that Milo can eat the letters
so Milo will win when he agrues with the Mathemagician
so Milo can make words to help overcome obstacles
so Milo will learn to be a better reader
3
How has Milo changed by the end of Act 2? Choose the answer that explains it BEST.
He has learned to make more friends.
He is afraid to make mistakes.
He has learned to value time.
He has become even more bored.
4
At the beginning of Act 1, what does the package that Milo opens contain?
car
a phantom
tollbooth
clock
5
What lesson does Milo learn in the Doldrums during Act 1?
Laughter is not useful
rules should be broken
Failing to think means that you get nowhere
If you lose your way, find someone else's
6
According to Azaz and Mathemagician, why is Milo able to do the impossible?
He is dreaming.
He has leaned a lot of math.
He has Tock and Humbug to help him.
He doesn't know the task is impossible.
7
What does speculate mean?
using only intuition or imagination
take for granted
using info that is uncertain or incomplete
prevent harm
8
What does denotation mean?
note of explanation/comment added to a text or diagram
literal meaning of a word, contrast to ideas the word offers
9
What is illegal to do in the Doldrums?
think or laugh
sing or laugh
think or write
write or sing
10
What is a compromise?
settlement of a disagreement
something that stands in the way
expecting the worst
having or showing bad intentions
11
What does annotation mean?
literal meaning of a word, contrast to ideas the word offers
a note of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram
12
What is an obstacle?
cautiously
something that stands in the way of progress
showing different colors
harsh or unpleasant combination of sounds
13
Which word(s) is an example of stage directions?
[3 snaps and a crash are heard]
Milo is bored.
Now, walk forward and clap your hands.
Slow as a snail.
14
In Act 2, why does the Mathemagician call his pencil a "magic staff"?
It shines like a flashlight.
It can be used to solve problems.
It can cause demons to disappear.
It gives him the power to be king.
15
What is true about King Azaz AND the Mathemegician at the end of Act 2?
Both want the Rhyme and Reason to reign again.
They both want words to be most important.
They both want Milo to be punished.
Both want numbers to be most important.
16
What is the definition of surmise?
take for granted
using only intuition or imagination
using info that is uncertain
careful thought
17
In Act 2, glittering numbers are dug up from a mine. What is this meant to show?
numbers come from mines
numbers are a precious as jewels
numbers are not easy to find
numbers need to be protected from thieves
18
Which answer contains a stage direction that gives information about a sound effect?
[loud music is heard- the actor starts skipping quickly]
[they throw down their food and run past him]
[Milo and Tock start walking]
[handing them a paper to read]
19
Which word best describes Milo at the beginning of Act 1?
tired
curious
bored
angry
20
What is the definition of malicious?
having or showing bad intentions
expecting the worst
something that stands in the way
showing different colors
21
Which answer tells the actors how to speak?
puts the paper on the tray
happiness turns to anger
pointing to the stage
opening the fridge
22
In Act 2, which object helps Milo rescue the princesses from the Castle-in-the-Air?
car
package of letters
tollboth
magic pencil
23
In the story, who does NOT love knowledge and words?
Spelling Bee
Humbug
Tock
Azaz
24
What does misapprehension mean?
using only intuition or imagination
incorrect understanding; wrong idea
using info that is uncertain or incomplete
take for granted
25
At the end of Act 1, what does Azaz have Milo go do?
settle a quarrel between Azas and the Mathemagician
rescuing the Princesses
help Humbug get along with Spelling Bee
helping the Humbug find his true home

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