something that stands in the way of progress

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

[3 snaps and a crash are heard]

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

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

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

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

Failing to think means that you get nowhere

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

Both want the Rhyme and Reason to reign again.

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

It can be used to solve problems.

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

numbers are a precious as jewels

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

He doesn't know the task is impossible.

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 does speculate mean?

using info that is uncertain or incomplete

What is the definition of malicious?

having or showing bad intentions

What does misapprehension mean?

incorrect understanding; wrong idea

What is the definition of surmise?

using only intuition or imagination

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

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