Exploring the Universe of "A Wrinkle in Time"

Who is the protagonist of "A Wrinkle in Time"?

• Charles Wallace

• Meg Murry

• Calvin O'Keefe

• Mrs. Whatsit

What is the primary setting at the beginning of the novel?

• A school

• The Murry family's house

• A laboratory

• An alien planet

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the term "tesseract" refer to in the story?

• A type of alien

• A scientific theory

• A fifth dimension

• A communication device

Which character is described as having "eyes that see through you"?

• Mrs. Which

• Mrs. Who

• Mrs. Whatsit

• Charles Wallace

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main theme of Chapters 1-5?

• The battle between good and evil

• The importance of conformity

• The significance of family

• The power of love

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the word "serenity" mean as used in the book?

• Confusion

• Agitation

• Peacefulness

• Sadness

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Who goes missing in the story, prompting the adventure?

• Meg's mother

• Charles Wallace

• Meg's father

• Calvin

What is the Black Thing?

• A pet dog

• A dark cloud

• A mysterious character

• A symbol of evil

How does Meg feel about herself at the beginning of the book?

• Confident and happy

• Angry and rebellious

• Insecure and misunderstood

• Curious and adventurous

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the word "posture" mean as it is used in the book?

• A position of the body

• A type of mail

• A manner of speaking

• A job position

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4