Question

lesson 13: question set 3
smith, karter
lesson 13 - 5m2 - q53
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 2 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 pleased with the verdict. 7 everyone, that is, but the
what context helps the reader understand the meaning of banish? (l.5.4a)
○ “everyone was pleased with the verdict.”
○ “both were more interested in their own advantage.”
○ “they were taken from the palace and sent far away”
○ “i shall have to stay here.”

Explanation:

The question asks for context that clarifies "banish" (send away permanently). The option "they were taken from the palace and sent far away" directly describes the action of banishing, matching the word's meaning. The other options do not relate to the definition of banish.

Answer:

"they were taken from the palace and sent far away"