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
hen one day they had the most terrible quarrel. 1 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 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 pleased with the verdict. 7 everyone, that is, but the
this item has two parts. answer question 3 then answer question 4.
which statement best describes a difference between the two brothers in this passage? (rl.5.3)
a. while one brother agrees with the princesses’ decision, the other brother disagrees with it.
b. while one brother cares deeply about the old city of wisdom, the other does not appreciate it.
c. while one brother wants peace between the kingdoms, the other brother wants to fight to rule both kingdoms.
d. while one brother believes that numbers are more important, the other believes words are more important.

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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
	hen one day they had the most terrible quarrel. 1 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 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 pleased with the verdict. 7 everyone, that is, but the
this item has two parts. answer question 3 then answer question 4.
which statement best describes a difference between the two brothers in this passage? (rl.5.3)
a. while one brother agrees with the princesses’ decision, the other brother disagrees with it.
b. while one brother cares deeply about the old city of wisdom, the other does not appreciate it.
c. while one brother wants peace between the kingdoms, the other brother wants to fight to rule both kingdoms.
d. while one brother believes that numbers are more important, the other believes words are more important.

Accepted Answer

# Brief Explanations:
The passage states King Azaz insists words are more significant than numbers, while the Mathemagician claims numbers are more important than words, leading to a quarrel. This matches the statement about their opposing beliefs in the importance of words vs. numbers.
# Answer:
While one brother believes that numbers are more important, the other believes words are more important.

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