A Wrinkle In Time

Open Ended

You travel to a strange planet, where large, golden birds fly through the air, singing a mysterious song.
Question: How do you feel in this situation?
STEM: In this situation, I feel _.

Multiple Choice

What is Meg most afraid of during the conversation with Calvin about her father?

• That her mother is hiding the truth from her

• That Charles Wallace will try to find him alone

• That no one actually knows where he is

• That Calvin will leave them behind

Multiple Choice

How does Meg feel during the tesseract (teleportation) experience?

• Safe and supported

• Confused but excited

• Calm and clear-headed of the future

• Panicked and completely alone

Multiple Choice

What is the mood of the new place they arrive in?

• Cold and dangerous with many villains

• Dry and silent

• Warm, peaceful, and full of light

• Dark and mysterious

Multiple Choice

What theme is best supported by Mrs. Who’s quote, “Nothing is hopeless; we must hope for everything”?

• Anger can lead to strength among friends.

• Hope must be balanced with fear.

• Even in danger, hope can guide us.

• Intelligence is better than emotion.

Multiple Choice

What does Mrs. Whatsit’s comment about Calvin’s father suggest about the story’s conflict?

• Calvin’s father will soon be introduced into the story.

• Calvin’s father is missing like Meg’s.

• Calvin’s role is more important than he realizes.

• The danger is centered on Meg’s father, not Calvin’s.

Multiple Choice

How does Calvin's reaction in paragraph 46 ("This I'm supposed to believe?") affect the development of the plot?

• It introduces doubt and tension, showing that not all characters fully trust what is happening.

• It confirms that Calvin knows how to tesser.

• It proves Calvin wants to turn back and go home.

• It ends the journey until Mrs. Which explains the truth of her father and the real reason why he's been gone so long.

Multiple Choice

What does Meg’s internal response in paragraph 48 reveal about her character?

• She relies more on logic than emotion when faced with uncertainty.

• She chooses to trust Mrs. Which, even without full understanding.

• She does not trust Calvin or Charles Wallace yet.

• She thinks Mrs. Which is pretending to be helpful.

Multiple Choice

What theme is best supported by Mrs. Whatsit’s explanation that “we tesser… or you might say, we wrinkle”?

• Technology is always dangerous.

• Human emotion can block scientific discovery of something that could be really important.

• Imagination and science can work together to reveal truth.

• Physical travel is slower than emotional growth.

Multiple Choice

What is the deeper meaning of Mrs. Who’s quote, “The more a man knows, the less he talks”?

• People who talk more often have the most knowledge.

• True wisdom is shown through actions, not words.

• Language is always confusing.

• It’s better to keep secrets from others.

Multiple Choice

What does the way Mrs. Which allows Mrs. Whatsit to explain suggest about their group dynamic?

• Mrs. Whatsit is the leader of the group, and she wants the best especially for Charles Wallace.

• Mrs. Which recognizes that Mrs. Whatsit communicates more clearly with children

• Mrs. Which is not confident in her own words.

• Mrs. Who doesn’t agree with Mrs. Which’s decisions.

Multiple Choice

What does Meg’s statement “I’ve never been patient!” reveal about her character?

• She is willing to wait if someone explains the situation.

• She struggles with control and wants immediate answers.

• She doesn’t care about her father, and she hopes he doesn't come back.

• She doesn’t believe Charles Wallace understands her.

Multiple Choice

What does the conversation between Meg and Charles suggest about their sibling relationship?

• They are competitive and don’t trust each other.

• Charles tries to calm and guide Meg when she’s emotional.

• Meg acts like the older sibling and gives orders.

• Charles doesn’t understand Meg’s concerns about their father.

Multiple Choice

What can the reader infer from Mrs. Whatsit’s hesitation and discomfort about what she is about to do?

• She does not believe the children are ready to see what’s coming.

• She is unsure of her powers and doesn’t want to fail.

• She is worried the transformation will go wrong and that she might become a vampire.

• She thinks Mrs. Which made a mistake by asking her.

Multiple Choice

What does Mrs. Who’s quote “The work proves the craftsman” suggest about her view of Mrs. Whatsit?

• She believes Mrs. Whatsit is trying to show off.

• She thinks Mrs. Whatsit always ruins transformations.

• She respects Mrs. Whatsit’s skill and transformation ability.

• She is angry she doesn’t get to change first to be who she wants to be.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the detailed description of Mrs. Whatsit’s transformation?

• It shows that the children are afraid of her new form

• It emphasizes the magical and spiritual nature of her being.

• It reveals that she has turned into a real centaur.

• It explains that she has lost her identity completely.

Multiple Choice

What is most likely symbolized by Mrs. Whatsit’s rainbow-colored wings?

• Her love of attention and decoration to make things stylish.

• Her ability to hide in plain sight.

• Her connection to light, beauty, and freedom.

• Her loss of human qualities and memories.

Multiple Choice

What does the children’s hesitation before climbing onto Mrs. Whatsit reveal about their internal response?

• They are not sure if they want to help anymore and are deciding if they should leave.

• They are in awe and unsure how to react to something so unfamiliar.

• They think they might fall off during the flight.

• They are waiting for Charles Wallace to go first.

Multiple Choice

What does the description of Mrs. Whatsit’s new voice suggest about her transformed self?

• She is harder to understand than before and noone can understand her.

• She is now more distant and unemotional.

• She has become more powerful, yet still warm and kind.

• She can now speak in multiple languages.

Multiple Choice

What effect does the flight scene have on the development of the plot?

• It transitions the children from safety to the next stage of their journey.

• It creates conflict between Calvin and Charles Wallace.

• It delays their mission so they can explore the planet longer.

• It causes Meg to become dizzy and afraid.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the description of the granite-like monoliths?

• It signals that the characters are entering a dangerous area, and that they are approaching the climax of the story.

• It adds a sense of rhythm and mystery to the landscape, making the world feel ancient and alive.

• It shows that Meg doesn’t understand anything about geology.

• It suggests the area used to be a war zone.

Multiple Choice

What theme is best supported by the creatures flying in a dance and making music with their wings?

• Beauty can only be found in familiar places.

• Music is stronger than science and they should focus more on science class instead.

• Harmony exists in nature and beyond human understanding.

• Change always causes destruction.

Multiple Choice

What does Mrs. Whatsit mean when she says, “It won’t go into your words”?

• She doesn’t want to explain what’s happening because they wouldn't understand.

• The message is too dangerous for the children to hear.

• The experience cannot be expressed through human language.

• The creatures are hiding something from the group.

Multiple Choice

What theme is best supported by Mrs. Whatsit encouraging Charles to “let yourself go”?

• Real understanding requires surrendering control and trusting your instincts.

• Everyone should rely on others to think for them, and eventually AI will think for them.

• Children should never challenge their limits.

• Language is more important than experience.

Multiple Choice

What does Charles Wallace’s cry, “I don’t know enough! Not yet!” reveal about his internal conflict?

• He feels proud of his abilities but doesn’t want to show off.

• He is overwhelmed by a sense of responsibility and self-doubt.

• He doesn’t trust Mrs. Whatsit’s judgment.

• He is tired and wants to go home.

Multiple Choice

What theme is most strongly supported by Meg’s math comparison at the end of this passage?

• Learning often requires isolation and silence.

• Deep understanding is a shared experience that builds over time.

• Math is easier than language.

• Adults are always better at solving problems than children and children should listen to them more.

Open Ended

Question: What is Charles Wallace feeling in this part of the chapter, and how do his words and actions help you understand his struggle?

✍️ ACE Stems:

A: Charles Wallace is feeling...

C: The text states, “_.”

E: This shows that...