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What realization does Milo come to while traveling on the road?
What realization does Milo come to while traveling on the road?
What does the sign at the side of the road announce?
What does the sign at the side of the road announce?
How does the Whether Man differentiate himself from the Weather Man?
How does the Whether Man differentiate himself from the Weather Man?
What does the Whether Man do with the balloons?
What does the Whether Man do with the balloons?
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What does Milo ask the Whether Man?
What does Milo ask the Whether Man?
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What is a prominent feature of the day described in Milo's journey?
What is a prominent feature of the day described in Milo's journey?
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What is the Whether Man's approach to answering questions?
What is the Whether Man's approach to answering questions?
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In the context of the story, what does the term 'Expectations' imply?
In the context of the story, what does the term 'Expectations' imply?
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What is the primary emotion Milo feels as he speeds along the highway?
What is the primary emotion Milo feels as he speeds along the highway?
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Which of the following statements best describes Milo's situation at the beginning of the passage?
Which of the following statements best describes Milo's situation at the beginning of the passage?
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What element of the landscape is notably missing from Milo's view as he drives?
What element of the landscape is notably missing from Milo's view as he drives?
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In what way does the narrative suggest that Milo's journey has changed?
In what way does the narrative suggest that Milo's journey has changed?
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What can be inferred about Milo's destination during his journey?
What can be inferred about Milo's destination during his journey?
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Study Notes
Journey to Dictionopolis Begins
- A character, Milo, finds himself unexpectedly on an unfamiliar highway.
- Milo's journey began as make-believe but quickly became real.
- The landscape is described as vivid and beautiful, with shimmering colors and polished flowers.
Arrival at Expectations
- Milo arrives at a small house marked "WELCOME TO EXPECTATIONS."
- The house offers information, predictions, and advice.
- A "Whether Man" greets Milo, offering effusive and confusing welcome.
- The Whether Man insists this is the right road to Dictionopolis.
- He emphasizes the importance of knowing "whether" there will be weather, rather than predicting what kind of weather.
The Whether Man's Beliefs
- The Whether Man is a character who believes all roads go somewhere, whether they are to Dictionopolis or to somewhere else.
- He releases balloons to check the wind direction.
- Milo is confused by the Whether Man's unusual and nonsensical pronouncements.
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Description
Explore Milo's whimsical adventure as he navigates the highway to Dictionopolis. Encounter the Whether Man, who provides perplexing guidance and insights on expectations. This quiz delves into the characters and themes found in Norman Juster's beloved children's book.
