A Wrinkle in Time: Chapters 1-5 Quiz

What is the setting at the beginning of Chapter 1 of "A Wrinkle in Time"?

• A bustling city

• An old haunted house

• The Murry family's home during a stormy night

• A school playground

Which character feels out of place in school and struggles with self-esteem?

• Charles Wallace

• Meg Murry

• Calvin O'Keefe

• Mrs. Whatsit

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What unusual ability does Charles Wallace seem to have? (Hint: he knows things about other characters)

• He can fly.

• He has super strength.

• He can read minds.

• He is invisible.

Who is Mrs. Whatsit?

• The Murry's neighbor

• A teacher at the school

• A mysterious being who appears on a stormy night

• Meg's best friend

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

• A magical creature

• A type of food

• A method of time travel

• A method of traveling through space

How does Meg initially feel about Mrs. Whatsit and her friends?

• Excited and curious

• Suspicious and fearful, does not trust them

• Indifferent

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main reason the children embark on their adventure?

• To find a hidden treasure

• To escape from their mundane life

• To rescue Mr. Murry

• To explore different planets

Which character is considered a popular athlete at school?

• Meg

• Charles Wallace

• Calvin

• Mrs. Whatsit

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the Dark Thing symbolize?

• Friendship

• Evil

• Happiness

• Knowledge

How do the children travel to the planet Uriel?

• By spaceship

• By tesseract

• By train

• By magic carpet