LSAE 4.21

Open Ended

How can a stormy or uncomfortable setting affect the way someone thinks or acts?

STEM: A stormy or intense setting can influence someone’s actions by…

Multiple Choice

What kind of feeling does the storm create at the beginning of the story?

• calm and peaceful

• mysterious and anxious

• tense and overwhelming

• joyful and energetic

Multiple Choice

How does the storm setting influence Meg's actions in this part of the story?

• It makes her fall asleep peacefully in her bed.

• It causes her to go check on her family because she feels unsafe.

• It reminds her of her attic bedroom being a privilege.

• It motivates her to go outside and enjoy

Multiple Choice

“Why must everything happen to me?”

What does this reveal about Meg’s emotional state?

• She feels very lucky

• She feels hopeful for change

• She feels worn down

• She feels strong and brave

Multiple Choice

Excerpt:
“From all the way downstairs she could hear Fortinbras, the big black dog, starting to bark.”

Question:
How does Fortinbras’s barking affect Meg’s thoughts?

• It calms her down.

• It makes her laugh.

• It unsettles her further.

• It encourages her bravery.

Multiple Choice

Why are the events in paragraph 27 important to the plot?

• They explain where Meg’s father is.

• They show how the kitchen setting calms Meg.

• They reveal Charles Wallace’s secret.

• They introduce a new problem.

Open Ended

In what way do Charles Wallace’s actions in paragraph 2 affect the rising action of the story?
STEM: Charles Wallace says, “_,” which shows he _.

Multiple Choice

How does the historical context of relying on the radio influence Meg's understanding of the situation?

• It confuses her because she doesn't trust technology

• It reminds her of her father's wrk and makes her feel proud

• It increases her anxiety, as the repeated storm warnings confirm her fears.

• It makes her feel safer because she hears that help is on the way.

Multiple Choice

What does the author’s description of the attic reveal about Meg’s experience compared to her siblings?

• It shows Meg is lucky to have her own space.

• It highlights how Meg feels physically separated and emotionally distant from the rest of her family.

• It proves Meg prefers to sleep in colder parts of the house.

• It demonstrates that the attic is the safest place in the storm.

Multiple Choice

How does Charles Wallace’s behavior in the kitchen contribute to the plot at this point in the story?

• It reveals he is unaware of the storm and not paying attention.

• It creates a moment of peace that contrasts with Meg’s earlier fear.

• It causes Meg to become more upset and run back to her room.

• It shows he is angry that Meg didn’t come down sooner.

Multiple Choice

How does the stormy setting in Chapter 1 influence the plot and help develop Meg’s character?

• It shows that Meg is brave and enjoys challenges.

• It adds suspense and reflects Meg’s inner struggles and growing fears.

• It makes Meg feel safe and supported by her family.

• It explains why Meg wants to go outside and explore.

Open Ended

Write a short reflection paragraph explaining the significance of the setting in Chapter 1 (pages 13–17) and how it contributes to the overall plot of this excerpt and development of Meg’s character.
STEMS:
The attic feels _ while the kitchen is _.

This contrast shows _.