SD 5.13

Open Ended

Scenario: You discover a hidden library filled with books that can show you the memories of anyone who has ever lived.

Question: Whose memories would you want to see first, and why?

Sentence Stem: I would choose to see the memories of ___ because...

Multiple Choice

When Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace are given the food, Meg is hesitant to eat it. Charles Wallace and Calvin begin eating, but Charles quickly spits out his food, while Calvin continues eating normally. What is the main reason Meg is hesitant to eat the food?

• She thinks it might be poisoned and doesn't trust the man with red eyes.

• She is not hungry and doesn't like the food options and wants to go to McDonalds.

• She is trying to save the food for later because they might need it.

• She wants to let Charles Wallace and Calvin eat first.

Multiple Choice

After Charles Wallace eats the food, he suddenly begins to act differently. His voice becomes cold and mechanical, and his mannerisms become strange. What causes this sudden change in Charles Wallace's behavior?

• He becomes afraid and tries to act tough.

• The man with red eyes has taken control of his mind.

• Meg and Calvin convince him to pretend he is under control.

• Charles Wallace decides to join the man with red eyes willingly.

Multiple Choice

When Charles Wallace is fully under the control of the man with red eyes, he tries to convince Meg and Calvin that Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which are actually their enemies. Why is this a key turning point in the story?

• It shows that Charles Wallace has forgotten who his real friends are.

• It reveals that the man with red eyes has fully manipulated Charles Wallace's mind, using him as a tool to deceive Meg and Calvin.

• It suggests that Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which were lying from the beginning.

• It causes Meg and Calvin to immediately lose faith in Mrs. Whatsit.

Multiple Choice

How does the author use metaphor in Charles Wallace’s statement, “Camazotz is ONE mind. It's IT.”?

• To show that Camazotz is a technologically advanced society and that they are secretly Viltrumites.

• To illustrate the idea of complete conformity and loss of individuality.

• To emphasize the beauty of Camazotz’s organization, and how they will never see anything like it again.

• To explain that Camazotz is ruled by a single, kind leader.

Multiple Choice

In the text, Meg says, “Maybe if you aren't unhappy sometimes you don't know how to be happy.” What is the effect of this figurative language?

• It shows that happiness and unhappiness are unrelated and that the Astros will win the 2025 World Series.

• It suggests that Meg is confused about her emotions and how she will never have friends.

• It reveals that happiness cannot exist without the experience of unhappiness.

• It implies that Meg is accepting the way of life on Camazotz.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the phrase "scorn and disapproval seemed to emanate from him" in describing Charles Wallace?

• It shows that Charles Wallace is angry with Meg and Calvin since he wasn't allowed to go on the field trip.

• It emphasizes the emotional distance between Charles Wallace and the others.

• It reveals that Charles Wallace is confused and needs help.

• It highlights his kindness despite his actions.

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase “His pace quickened from step to step, his short legs flashing” most likely mean?

• Charles Wallace is stumbling as he walks because he lost his glasses.

• Charles Wallace is using his powers to control time and change peoples minds.

• Charles Wallace is moving so quickly that his legs appear to blur.

• Charles Wallace is tripping over his own feet.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the phrase “she was hurled back as though she had crashed into a brick wall”?

• It reveals that the wall is actually made of bricks.

• It emphasizes the force and pain of Meg’s collision.

• It suggests that Meg is weak and cannot approach her father.

• It shows that the column is invisible to everyone.

Multiple Choice

How does the author use metaphor in the description of Charles Wallace as “the demon Charles Wallace”?

• To show that Charles Wallace is now physically a demon who wants to destroy their life.

• To emphasize that Charles Wallace is under the influence of an evil force.

• To explain that Meg has always feared Charles Wallace.

• To suggest that Charles Wallace is stronger than Meg.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the phrase "My, he looks a mess, doesn’t he?" in Charles Wallace’s dialogue?

• It shows that Charles Wallace is concerned for Mr. Murry, and he is starting to remember who he is.

• It reveals Charles Wallace’s lack of empathy due to his current state.

• It suggests that Charles Wallace wants to help Mr. Murry.

• It indicates that Charles Wallace is feeling guilty.

Multiple Choice

How does the author use figurative language to describe Meg’s reaction when she feels "sick rage"?

• To suggest that Meg is physically ill, and that she will have to miss school tomorrow.

• To show that Meg is overwhelmed with anger to the point of feeling unwell.

• To emphasize that Meg is exhausted from her journey.

• To reveal that Meg is pretending to be angry.

Multiple Choice

How does the author use figurative language to describe the column containing Mr. Murry?

• By comparing it to a glass window that you can easily see through.

• By describing it as a “column of ice,” suggesting coldness and isolation.

• By explaining it as a solid wall made out of solid gold.

• By suggesting it is a protective barrier.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of Charles Wallace speaking with “no emotion whatsoever”?

• It shows that he is tired and wants to rest.

• It emphasizes that he is completely under the control of IT.

• It reveals that he is trying to trick Meg because he's actually Loki.

• It suggests that he is pretending to be calm.

Multiple Choice

How does the author use contrast between Meg’s voice and Charles Wallace’s voice in this passage?

• To show that Meg is as calm as Charles and that she wants to become the next Pokemon Champion.

• To highlight Meg’s emotional desperation against Charles’s emotionless control.

• To suggest that Meg is also becoming controlled by IT.

• To reveal that Charles is afraid of Meg.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of Mr. Murry’s voice suddenly having “its old, familiar sound of excitement and discovery”?

• It shows that Mr. Murry is still trapped and has lost hope.

• It reveals that Mr. Murry’s spirit is still alive despite his situation.

• It suggests that Mr. Murry does not understand the danger.

• It means Mr. Murry has invented a brand-new form of eyeglasses that allow you to see alternate dimensions, travel through time, and order pizza with a single blink.

Multiple Choice

What does Mr. Murry’s reaction to seeing the atoms “rearranging” through Mrs. Who’s glasses reveal about his character?

• He is afraid of technology and science.

• He is always curious and fascinated by scientific phenomena.

• He is easily bored and uninterested in discoveries.

• He is secretly the CEO of Apple and he sells reality-bending glasses as a side hustle.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of describing the darkness and silence in the column as “impenetrable forever”?

• It shows that Meg has been trapped for years.

• It emphasizes Meg’s feeling of complete isolation and fear.

• It suggests that Meg is stuck in a maze.

• It means the column is actually a portal to an endless buffet where you can eat forever without getting full.

Multiple Choice

How does the author use figurative language in the comparison of the column’s atoms to a “curtain made of long strands of rice”?

• To show that the column is an actual curtain.

• To explain that the column is edible like rice.

• To help readers visualize how the column is solid yet passable.

• To reveal that the column is actually a giant noodle and they are trapped in a world of pasta.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the phrase “awful clamminess” when describing how Meg feels without the glasses?

• It shows that the column is cold and damp like a cave.

• It emphasizes the sense of fear and discomfort Meg feels in the darkness.

• It suggests that Meg is allergic to the glasses.

• It means the column is actually a giant clam trying to give Meg a hug.

Multiple Choice

How does the author use figurative language in the description of the “Black Thing” being “within as well as without the planet”?

• To show that the Black Thing is a physical storm surrounding Camazotz.

• To emphasize that the Black Thing is both a physical and a spiritual threat.

• To suggest that the Black Thing is just a shadow.

• To reveal that the Black Thing is a trendy new fashion line taking over the galaxy.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of Mr. Murry’s voice being described as “tender” when he first speaks to Charles Wallace?

• It shows that Mr. Murry is angry with Charles.

• It emphasizes his deep love and concern for his son.

• It reveals that Mr. Murry is trying to scare Charles.

• It means Mr. Murry is trying to sing a lullaby to Charles to make him happy again.

Multiple Choice

How does the author use contrast between Charles Wallace’s tone and his father's?

• To show that both are calm and understanding.

• To highlight Mr. Murry’s love and patience against Charles Wallace’s coldness.

• To suggest that Charles is becoming more loving.

• o reveal that Mr. Murry is actually a robot trying to copy human emotions.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of Charles Wallace making a “horrible face” at Calvin and thumbing his nose?

• It shows that Charles Wallace is trying to scare Calvin.

• It emphasizes his childish cruelty and mockery under IT’s control.

• It reveals that Charles is playing a prank on Calvin.

• It means Charles Wallace is actually auditioning for a comedy show called “Pranksters of Camazotz.”

Multiple Choice

How does the author use contrast between Mr. Murry’s protective tone and Charles Wallace’s defiant attitude?

• To show that they are working together.

• To emphasize that Mr. Murry is struggling to regain authority while Charles Wallace defies him.

• To reveal that Mr. Murry is also under IT’s control.

• To suggest that they are secretly planning to trick Meg.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of Mr. Murry’s voice sounding “exhausted” when he talks about IT?

• It shows that he is physically tired from running.

• It emphasizes the emotional toll and fear he feels when remembering IT.

• It reveals that he does not care about IT.

• It means Mr. Murry is secretly writing a book titled "How to Defeat IT Without Really Trying."

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the phrase “Despair settled like a stone in the pit of Meg’s stomach”?

• It shows that Meg is feeling physically sick.

• It emphasizes the overwhelming, heavy feeling of hopelessness Meg is experiencing.

• It suggests that Meg has eaten something she shouldn’t have.

• It means Meg has secretly swallowed a magic stone that can grant wishes.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of describing the elevator’s light as “sinister”?

• It shows that the elevator is broken.

• It emphasizes the sense of fear and danger associated with the journey.

• It suggests that the light is helping them.

• It means the elevator is actually trying out for a villain role in a horror movie.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of comparing the pulsing force to the experience of “artificial respiration” from Girl Scouts?

• It shows that Meg is remembering a fun activity.

• It emphasizes the sense of being controlled by an external force, just like the forced breathing exercise.

• It suggests that Meg is trying to help someone else breathe.

• It means Meg is suddenly training to become a professional lifeguard.