Question

lesson 13: question set 3
directions: read this passage from chapter 6 of the phantom tollbooth in which the which, faintly macabre, tells milo a story about the princesses rhyme and reason. then answer each item.
from the phantom tollbooth
by norton juster
\then one day they had the most terrible quarrel 1 of all. king azaz insisted that words were far more significant than numbers and hence his kingdom was truly the greater, and the mathemagician claimed that numbers were much more important than words and hence his kingdom was supreme. 3 they discussed and debated and raved and ranted until they were on the verge of blows, 4 when it was decided to submit the question to arbitration 5 by the princesses.
\after days of careful consideration, in which all the evidence was weighed and all the witnesses heard, they made their decision:
\words and numbers are of equal value, for, in the cloak of knowledge, one is warp and the other woof. 6 it is no more important to count the sands than it is to name the stars. therefore, let both kingdoms live in peace.\
\everyone was pierced with the verdict. 7 everyone, that is, but the
based on your answer from question 3,
which statement best describes a similarity between the two brothers in the passage? (rl.5-3)
○ both brothers value the princesses advice.
○ both brothers wish to rebuild the old city of wisdom.
○ both brothers are angry about the princesses decision.
○ both brothers want the princesses to return from the castle in the air.

Explanation:

The passage states the two brothers (King Azaz and the Mathemagician) had a bitter quarrel over whether words or numbers were greater, but they ultimately accepted the princesses' verdict that both are equal and agreed to live in peace. This shows they valued the princesses' advice. The other options are incorrect: there is no mention of rebuilding Wisdom, anger at the decision, or wanting the princesses back from the Castle in the Air.

Answer:

Both brothers value the princesses' advice.