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The Phantom Tollbooth Study Guide

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by Norton Juster
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"And since no one bothered to explain otherwise, he regarded the process of seeking knowledge as the greatest waste of time of all." Chapter 1, Milo, page 9

"What had started as make-believe was now very real." Chapter 2, Beyond Expectations, page 16

"'...once a week we take a holiday and go nowhere...Would you care to join us?' 'I might as well,' thought Milo; 'that's where I seem to be going anyway."' Chapter 2, Beyond Expectations, page 27

"'Do you mind if I get in? I love automobile rides"' Chapter 2, Beyond Expectations, page 31

"'I never knew words could be so confusing," Milo said to Tock as he bent down to scratch the dog's ear. 'Only when you use a lot to say a little,' answered Tock." Chapter 3, Welcome to Dictionopolis, page 44

"'History is full of Humbugs."' Chapter.....

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