What lesson does Milo learn from the King’s advisor?

Using too many words to express little is confusing.

What was Milo’s “sentence”?

"I am" and 6 million years in prison

Which is the point of view of the novel?

3rd person omniscient- the reader can better understand what is happening.

“Expectations is the place you must always go to before you get to where you're going.” What is an “expectation”?

a strong belief that something will happen in the future

How is Milo’s character changing?

He is becoming concered with helping others.

What is Tock’s job?

to make sure no one is wasting time

Why is the name “Humbug” an appropriate name for the Humbug?

He is an imposter, and looks like a bug.

Which of these was NOT in the package left for Milo?

a list of figurative language devices

What lesson did Milo learn from being put in jail?

You can get into trouble for not knowing how to use words.

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1
Who helps Milo escape the Doldrums?
Spelling Bee
Whether Man
King Azaz
Tock
2
What lesson does Milo learn from the King’s advisor?
The importance of growing words on trees.
Using antonyms and synonyms to describe something is helpful.
Using too many words to express little is confusing.
The importance of using large words to express new ideas.
3
What is the overall tone of the novel?
playful
anxious
sad
angry
4
What was Milo’s “sentence”?
“I’m guilty” and 6 years in prison
"I am" and 6 million years in prison
“I’m free” and 6 months in prison
“I know” and 6 billion years in prison
5
Which is the point of view of the novel?
3rd person omniscient- the reader can better understand what is happening.
3rd person limited from Tock because his character is very important.
3rd person objective because we don’t know what anyone is thinking.
1st person from Milo’s point of view because he uses the pronoun, “I”.
6
Which word BEST describes Milo as the novel opens?
unmotivated
outgoing
enthusiastic
friendly
7
What is the mood of the marketplace when Tock and Milo arrive?
angry
envious
sleepy
exciting
8
What does Faintly Macabre say is the only thing that can help her, when Milo offers to help free her from jail?
a good lawyer
the answer to her “sentence”
the return of Rhyme and Reason
a new trial
9
“Expectations is the place you must always go to before you get to where you're going.” What is an “expectation”?
the reason why explorers abandon a cause
a strong belief that something will happen in the future
a fact about something that is to come
the idea that the future is unpredictable
10
How is Milo’s character changing?
He is becoming concered with helping others.
He doesn’t care about friendships anymore.
He doesn’t care about people’s feelings anymore.
He wants to gain more self-confidence.
11
What is Tock’s job?
to make sure no one is wasting time
to help Milo learn about his future
to make sure people set their alarm clocks
to help Milo succeed in life
12
What is the setting of the novel?
Milo's bedroom
Milo's basement
the Lands Beyond
over the Rainbow
13
What do Milo and the Lethargarians have in common?
They both waste time.
They both are motivated to succeed.
They both regret their past behavior.
They both are athletic.
14
Why is the name “Humbug” an appropriate name for the Humbug?
He is an imposter, and looks like a bug.
He bores easily, and likes to make noise.
He hums a lot, and he is a bug.
He is a criminal, and is small for his age.
15
Which of these was NOT in the package left for Milo?
a book of rules and regulations
one genuine turnpike tollbooth
three precautionary signs, assorted coins, map
a list of figurative language devices
16
Who does Milo meet first?
Whether Man
Spelling Bee
Tock
King Azaz
17
What lesson did Milo learn from being put in jail?
You should never refuse to speak when asked a direct question.
Stealing is a crime punishable by law.
You can get into trouble for not knowing how to use words.
Lawyers don’t always give their clients the best advantage.
18
What is the name of Tock’s brother?
Clock
Click
Tick
Trick
19
What is the genre of this novel?
fantasy
mystery
historical fiction
fairy tale

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