SD 5.7

Open Ended

QUESTION: Would you speak up or blend in? Why?

STEM: If I were in a place where everyone had to be the same, I would _.

Multiple Choice

What was the Medium doing when the children first saw her in the cave?

• Reading a book by the fire relaxing trying to learn how to become a Power Ranger

• Gazing into her crystal ball and laughing

• Stirring a bubbling pot of stew

• Crying over a vision of Earth

Multiple Choice

Why does Mrs. Whatsit say the children are visiting the Happy Medium?

• To help them rest before continuing their journey to find the wizard of Oz

• To show them where their father is being kept

• To let them look at their own planet and understand the darkness

• To prepare them to live on a new planet

Multiple Choice

What does Mrs. Whatsit reveal about herself that surprises the children?

• That she is actually Meg’s grandmother

• That she was once a human scientist and has now become a cyborg ready to take over the world

• That she used to be a star and gave up her life to fight the Dark Thing

• That she created the crystal ball for the Medium

Multiple Choice

Why does the Happy Medium hesitate to show Earth to the children at first?

• She doesn’t think the children are ready to see what the future looks like

• She only sees happy things and dislikes looking at sadness

• She thinks Earth is too far away to see clearly

• She believes their father might be angry

Multiple Choice

Which theme is best supported by Meg’s statement, “when I’m mad I don’t have room to be scared”?

• Anger can be more dangerous than fear and that all the kids should be very worried.

• Negative emotions should always be avoided.

• Courage can come from unexpected emotions.

• Fear is a sign of weakness.

Multiple Choice

What lesson does Calvin’s interaction with the Medium suggest?

• Respect for elders is unnecessary.

• Embarrassment should be avoided at all costs.

• Humility and kindness can bring people closer.

• People should not show affection in public.

Multiple Choice

What is the deeper meaning behind Mrs. Whatsit’s instruction to “Stay angry, little Meg”?

• Meg’s anger makes her harder to control and she is about to become the Hulk.

• Anger is a weakness that will soon fade.

• Meg must use her anger as strength against evil.

• Mrs. Whatsit is trying to scare Meg into obedience.

Multiple Choice

Why might the author describe the darkness as “a thing that wanted to eat and digest her”?

• To show Meg is exaggerating her fear.

• To symbolize how evil can overpower the soul.

• To make the scene more dramatic for younger readers.

• To explain how traveling through space works.

Multiple Choice

What does Mrs. Whatsit’s statement, “We will be near you; we will be watching you. But you will not be able to see us or to ask us for help,” suggest about the theme of independence in the story?

• The children are being abandoned and must survive on their own without support, and eventually will develop powers to join the Justice League.

• The children must learn to rely on their own strengths, even when guidance is no longer visible.

• The characters have outgrown their mentors and no longer need them.

• Mrs. Whatsit does not trust the children to succeed with help.

Multiple Choice

How does the author develop the theme of courage through the interaction between Charles Wallace and Mrs. Whatsit about fear?

• Charles Wallace believes only children feel fear, while adults are immune to it because they are older than dinosaurs.

• Mrs. Whatsit pretends not to feel fear in front of the children to keep them calm.

• Courage is shown not by the absence of fear, but by choosing to act even when fear is present.

• Fear only exists on Camazotz, which makes the children’s bravery more impressive.

Multiple Choice

Why does Mrs. Whatsit tell Meg that her faults will be helpful on Camazotz, and what theme does this support?

• Because Camazotz rewards flawed behavior, and Meg will fit in better that way.

• Because recognizing one's faults is key to understanding how to defeat the enemy.

• Because faults can become strengths when used with courage and love.

• Because she wants Meg to feel better about herself before leaving.

Multiple Choice

What theme is most supported by the idea that Charles Wallace’s only gift is “the resilience of your childhood”?

• Children are too weak to face real danger and must listen to their teacher to be safe and smart.

• Youth is a powerful source of hope, imagination, and emotional strength.

• Adults are more capable than children in difficult situations.

• Resilience can only come with age and maturity.

Multiple Choice

Why does Mrs. Who give Meg her glasses and instruct her to only use them in a final moment of peril? What theme does this highlight?

• It shows that Meg can’t be trusted to make decisions without help.

• It reveals that objects, not people, are the key to overcoming danger from your parents when you get in trouble.

• It suggests that true strength comes from within and not from magical tools.

• It implies that Meg will fail unless she follows exact instructions.

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely reason Meg feels "a little less afraid" after putting the glasses in her blazer pocket?

• She believes they will help her understand other languages.

• The glasses are a physical symbol of hope and preparedness.

• She knows she can now fight any battle on her own and needs to team up with Patrick from Sponegebob.

• She is no longer responsible for her own actions.

Multiple Choice

What does Mrs. Whatsit mean when she tells Charles Wallace, “Only a fool is not afraid,” and how does it connect to a larger theme of the story?

• She believes fear makes people weak, so it's better to embrace it early and often and to get into the gym and get stronger.

• She is warning them that fear is dangerous and should always be avoided.

• She is reinforcing that fear is natural and can be a sign of wisdom and courage.

• She wants them to turn back because fear means they will fail.

Multiple Choice

What does the town’s identical layout and synchronized behavior most strongly symbolize?

• The creativity and order of advanced civilizations like the ancient Egyptians.

• A peaceful society that values tradition.

• A dystopian society that has sacrificed individuality for control.

• The children’s desire to impress outsiders with perfect routines.

Multiple Choice

How does Calvin’s reaction to the town (“Let’s go back… I don’t like this”) reflect a deeper theme in the story?

• He realizes that physical danger is nearby and wants to keep them safe.

• He senses the threat of losing their individuality and instinctively resists it.

• He misses Mrs. Whatsit and is seeking guidance from the adults again.

• He is annoyed by Meg and Charles Wallace’s constant questions.

Multiple Choice

What is suggested by the fact that the little boy bounces the ball badly and with no rhythm, unlike the others?

• He is rebellious and chooses not to follow instructions and now he gets a bunch of bad grades in his classes.

• He is a symbol of freedom and individuality in a society that punishes difference.

• He is lazy and unmotivated compared to his neighbors.

• He is new to the town and hasn’t learned the routine yet.

Multiple Choice

What does Charles Wallace’s decision to return the ball suggest about his character and a theme of the novel?

• He is curious and believes understanding others will help them succeed.

• He wants to obey the rules so they won’t get in trouble and have his parents yell at him.

• He is trying to prove Meg wrong and take control of the group.

• He thinks the child might reward them with information.

Multiple Choice

Which idea does Meg’s reaction (“Let’s hurry… Don’t you want to find Father?”) best reflect?

• Her deep belief that they are wasting time exploring.

• Her emotional urgency contrasts with Charles Wallace’s strategic thinking.

• Her desire to separate from the others to move faster and to bring the entire family back together.

• Her fear that Charles Wallace will make a mistake.

Multiple Choice

What does the woman’s refusal to accept the ball reveal about her community’s values?

• They prioritize appearances and punish individuality.

• They fear outsiders who bring dangerous ideas and want to destroy the world.

• They don’t trust children who make mistakes.

• They prefer to fix things themselves without help.

Multiple Choice

Why is the little boy’s reaction to the ball important?

• It proves he’s grateful for Charles Wallace’s kindness.

• It shows he is not fully controlled like the others.

• It explains why his mother treats him harshly.

• It warns the children to stay away from him.

Multiple Choice

What does the boy's perfectly identical newspaper delivery reveal about the society of Camazotz?

• The society values routine and efficiency more than human uniqueness.

• The boy is training to become an athlete and must practice perfect throws.

• The route system is outdated and should be replaced by machines.

• The town encourages children to work to build responsibility and teamwork.

Multiple Choice

Why is the boy’s reaction to seeing the children on the street important?

• It shows that he is trying to make new friends in a controlled society that is controlled by AI.

• It reveals how deeply programmed the citizens are to follow strict rules.

• It proves that the children were being watched by the authorities.

• It suggests he suspects they are government workers in disguise.

Multiple Choice

Why does the boy begin by listing facts about Camazotz, including the number of poets and artists?

• To distract the children from asking too many questions.

• To show pride in Camazotz’s creativity and freedom in the new world they are living in.

• To repeat memorized propaganda meant to sound impressive.

• To prove to Charles Wallace that Camazotz is just like Earth.

Multiple Choice

What is most likely the purpose of “The Manual” the boy quotes from?

• It helps citizens think for themselves and make creative choices.

• It outlines expected behavior and reinforces strict conformity.

• It contains religious guidance for life on Camazotz.

• It records the history of Camazotz for children to study.

Multiple Choice

What does Calvin most likely mean when he says, “Funny is right. Funny peculiar”?

• He believes the situation is entertaining but harmless.

• He senses that something about the boy and the setting is unsettling.

• He is trying to joke to make Meg feel less scared and decides to dress like a clown.

• He thinks the boy’s behavior was confusing, but not dangerous.

Multiple Choice

What does Calvin’s suggestion that they need “passports or something” most likely reveal about the way he views the rules on Camazotz?

• He believes the laws on Camazotz are likely stricter than those on Earth.

• He thinks rules are pointless in a place controlled by IT.

• He wants to delay going to CENTRAL Central Intelligence by making excuses.

• He is more concerned about personal freedom than following rules.

Multiple Choice

What theme does the repeated imagery of the doors opening and shutting most clearly reinforce?

• The importance of curiosity in a world of mystery.

• The lack of human individuality under oppressive systems.

• The balance between order and chaos in society that allows people to do anything.

• The excitement of exploring a new civilization.

Multiple Choice

Why is Charles Wallace most likely afraid he won’t recognize his father?

• He has lost all memories of his father due to stress of the journey that they are on.

• He believes his father's appearance will have changed completely.

• He was a baby when his father left and doubts the emotional connection.

• He is angry at his father and is unsure how he will react.