A Wrinkle In Time Part 2

Open Ended

❓ Question: How might Maya’s reaction to the artwork reveal something about what she’s feeling inside?

✏️ Sentence Stem: Maya’s response to the darker artwork shows that she might be feeling _ because _.

Multiple Choice

Why is the attic bedroom important to understanding Meg’s mood and character?

• It shows she likes being far away from her family

• It symbolizes her independence but also her isolation and fear during the storm

• It proves she is spoiled and wants more privileges to prove that she is as calm as her brother

• It shows that she is better at handling storms than her siblings

Multiple Choice

How does Meg’s behavior at school and at home help develop her character in the beginning of the story?

• It shows that she enjoys conflict and likes being the center of attention

• It reveals that she is confident and popular but misunderstood

• It highlights her struggle with self-doubt, frustration, and a feeling of not belonging

• It shows that she’s always calm, quiet, and well-behaved in every situation

Multiple Choice

How does Charles Wallace’s calm behavior contrast with Meg’s when they meet in the kitchen?

• He acts excited and bounces around while Meg stays calm and cool with her feelings towards the storm

• He is quiet and afraid, just like Meg

• He appears calm and prepared, which contrasts Meg’s nervousness and uncertainty

• He runs to wake up their mom, while Meg stays behind

Multiple Choice

What does Meg’s statement about being an “oddball” reveal about her internal response to her situation?

• She enjoys being different from her brothers.

• She feels isolated and unsure if others feel the same way.

• She wants to be like Charles Wallace.

• She is proud of being straightforward.

Multiple Choice

Which line best shows how the author uses language to develop Meg’s voice as a character?

• “Maybe if Father were here he could help you…”

• “You’re much too straightforward…”

• “Maybe if I weren’t so repulsive-looking—maybe if I were pretty like you—”

• “Then things will be easier for you.”

Multiple Choice

What does Charles Wallace’s comment about their mother being “beautiful” and probably “awful” at Meg’s age reveal about his character and his relationship with Meg?

• He is trying to tease Meg and make her feel worse about herself.

• He doesn’t understand how appearances affect people.

• He is using gentle humor and honesty to comfort Meg and show her she will grow into her beauty.

• He wants their mother to feel better about being old.

Multiple Choice

What does the author’s use of dialogue in this scene reveal about Charles Wallace’s voice as a character?

• His voice is sarcastic and negative, showing he doesn’t trust adults.

• His voice is formal and distant, making him hard to relate to.

• His voice is playful, thoughtful, and mature beyond his years, helping us see him as wise and mysterious.

• His voice is childish and unsure, which contrasts with his actions.

Multiple Choice

What does Charles Wallace’s explanation about meeting Mrs. Whatsit reveal about his internal response to unusual situations?

• He is scared and tries to hide what he saw in the woods.

• He is confident and curious, even in situations that would make others nervous.

• He is angry that Meg and the twins didn’t come with him.

• He is unsure of what he saw and doesn’t want to talk about it.

Multiple Choice

How does the author use Charles Wallace’s external action (chasing Fortinbras) to move the plot forward?

• It causes a fight between Meg and Charles Wallace.

• It delays Charles from getting home on time.

• It leads him to accidentally discover something important that will impact future events.

• It shows he doesn’t care about rules or the family dog.

Multiple Choice

What does the author’s description of Mrs. Murry’s calm tone suggest about her voice as a character in this scene?

• Her calmness shows she doesn’t understand the seriousness of the storm.

• Her voice helps balance the tension and shows she is grounded and reassuring.

• Her voice is detached and uninterested in what her children are feeling.

• Her calmness is fake, and she is really just trying to hide her fear.

Multiple Choice

Why is Fortinbras’s focus on the lab door important to the plot?

• It confirms that someone forgot to close the door.

• It signals a routine event that’s not very important.

• It hints that something or someone unknown is nearby, creating suspense.

• It shows that Fortinbras dislikes going through the lab entrance.

Multiple Choice

What does Charles Wallace’s question about the Bunsen burner suggest about his internal response to Fortinbras’s growling?

• He is alarmed and trying to blame his mother for the smell.

• He is dismissive of the dog’s reaction and thinks it’s unimportant.

• He is curious but calm, trying to rule out logical causes before reacting.

• He is panicked and assumes the lab is on fire.

Multiple Choice

How does the author use Meg’s repeated mention of “the tramp” to build mood in the scene?

• It lightens the mood and makes the situation feel playful.

• It creates a rising sense of fear and uncertainty.

• It shifts the focus away from the main plot.

• It shows that Meg is excited to meet a stranger.

Multiple Choice

How does the author use Charles Wallace’s physical behavior (sitting in his father’s chair, kicking the rungs) to reflect both his voice and internal response to the unfolding situation?

• It shows that he is scared and trying to hide it.

• It highlights his immaturity, showing that he doesn’t fully understand what’s happening.

• It shows he is pretending to be calm, but his subtle movements reveal underlying tension.

• It proves he doesn’t care about the stranger entering the house.

Multiple Choice

How does the author’s use of visual imagery in the stranger’s appearance support the development of the plot and reader’s expectations?

• It hints that the visitor is magical or otherworldly, increasing curiosity about what’s to come.

• It shows that the person is poor and probably looking for help.

• It proves that the figure is Mrs. Buncombe looking for her sheets.

• It distracts the reader from the actual conflict of the story.

Multiple Choice

How does the author use Mrs. Whatsit's voice (“like an unoiled gate, but somehow not unpleasant”) to develop her character and the scene’s mood?

• It adds a threatening and dark mood to the scene.

• It highlights her magical and unpredictable nature, creating a whimsical but strange atmosphere.

• It suggests she is weak and needs help.

• It confirms that she is untrustworthy.

Multiple Choice

What does Mrs. Whatsit’s response about being “blown off course” suggest about her character’s voice and the story’s tone?

• She is confused and doesn’t know where she is.

• She is lying and trying to trick the family.

• She speaks in metaphors, adding mystery and foreshadowing to the story’s tone.

• She is too proud to admit she’s lost.

Multiple Choice

How does the mood shift when Mrs. Whatsit jokes about wanting caviar?

• The mood becomes frightening and tense.

• The mood stays sad and gloomy like before.

• The mood becomes lighter, humorous, and more relaxed.

• The mood turns serious and reflective.

Multiple Choice

What does Charles’s line “Now, you mustn’t give in to her, Mother, or I shall be very angry” reveal about his relationship with both Mrs. Whatsit and his mother?

• He is nervous and doesn’t trust Mrs. Whatsit.

• He’s joking while showing that he wants to protect family traditions.

• He is jealous and wants more attention.

• He is disrespectful and rude.

Multiple Choice

What plot development happens in this moment that hints Mrs. Whatsit may not be an ordinary visitor?

• She brags about stealing sheets.

• She knows personal things and is unusually accepted by Charles Wallace.

• She tries to leave quickly and acts suspicious.

• She talks about weather forecasts in detail.

Multiple Choice

What does Meg’s internal thought in paragraph 112 reveal about her feelings toward Mrs. Whatsit?

• She is amused by how strange Mrs. Whatsit is.

• She is confused but eager to befriend her.

• She is suspicious, judgmental, and unsure why her mother trusts Mrs. Whatsit.

• She completely trusts her and is excited to talk more.

Open Ended

In Chapter 1 of A Wrinkle in Time, Meg has strong reactions to the things happening around her. How do Meg’s internal thoughts or external actions help the reader understand what kind of person she is and how the story is starting to develop?

✏️ Sentence Stems:

A: Meg’s response helps develop the plot and show what kind of person she is because...

C: The text states, “_.”

E: This shows that...