What does Senses Taker do to Milo, Tock, and Humbug?

• A. He makes Milo lose sight, Tock lose his sense of smell, and Humbug lose the ability to hear.
• B. He steals their voices, making them unable to speak.
• C. He traps them in the gateway of numbers.
• D. He erases their memories.

Answer: (A)

Senses matter in The Phantom Tollbooth, and the Senses Taker shows what happens when perception is taken away. He strips Milo of his sight, takes Tock’s sense of smell, and leaves Humbug unable to hear. This moment illustrates how losing even one sense can make the world feel confusing and dangerous, and it sets up Milo’s realization about valuing and restoring his perceptions. The other options don’t fit because the Senses Taker isn’t stealing voices, trapping them in a gateway of numbers, or erasing memories.