A Wrinkle in Time Ch. 5-8 Review

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What is a tesseract?

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A tesseract is a geometric concept that allows travel in the 5th dimension by squaring time.

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What planet do the children travel to after meeting in Orion's Belt?

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The children travel to Camazotz.

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What is Meg's father fighting at the beginning of Chapter 5?

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Meg's father is fighting the dark Thing.

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What are two gifts given to Meg by the 3 Mrs. W's?

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Meg receives her faults and Mrs. Who's glasses.

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Who are some of the fighters from Earth mentioned in Chapter 5?

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Some fighters mentioned are Jesus, Buddha, Leonardo da Vinci, and Euclid.

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What does the dark Thing represent in 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

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The dark Thing represents evil and the struggle against it.

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What role does the Happy Medium play in the story?

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The Happy Medium helps the children see the battle between good and evil through a crystal ball.

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How does Mrs. Whatsit describe the dark shadow over Earth?

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Mrs. Whatsit explains that the dark shadow has been darkening the beauty of Earth for many years.

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What is the significance of Mrs. Who's glasses?

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Mrs. Who's glasses symbolize insight and the ability to see beyond the surface.

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What does the journey to Camazotz symbolize for the characters?

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The journey to Camazotz symbolizes the confrontation with fear and the unknown.