Ward A Wrinkle in Time Quiz Chapters 5 - 8

Which does NOT apply to Tessering?

• It is a “wrinkling” of time and space.
• It is the fifth dimension of space.
• It reaches the shortest distance between two points.
• It takes longer than regular traveling, but feels quicker.

Why doesn’t Mrs. Murry know the children are gone?

• They left when she was asleep.
• They told her they were spending the weekend at Mrs. Whatsit’s house.
• The Mrs. W’s gave her a difficult science experiment and she didn't notice they were gone.
• The Mrs. W’s created a “time tesser” that will bring them back before she notices they are gone.
• Option 5

What does the Happy Medium reveal?

• Meg is truly gifted.
• Their father has already gone back to Earth.
• Their mother has visited outer space in the past.
• The Earth is surrounded by the Black Thing.

Who used to be a star and sacrificed her life to fight the Black Thing?

• Mrs. Whatsit
• Mrs. Who
• Mrs. Which
• The Medium

What scenes does the Happy Medium show about the mothers?

• Calvin’s mother is cooking dinner, and Meg’s mother is writing a letter to her husband.
• Calvin’s mother is grounding one of her children, and Meg’s mother is cooking for the twins.
• Calvin’s mother is hitting one child with a spoon, and Meg’s mother is writing to her husband.
• Calvin’s mother is writing to Meg, and Meg’s mother is cooking dinner for Calvin’s family.

What type of irony is the term, “Happy Medium”?

• verbal
• situational
• dramatic
• no irony

What gifts do the children receive before going into town at Camazotz?

• Powers they always hoped to have.
• Magic glasses for all of them.
• Money to spend in town.
• Enhancements of traits they already have.

Who will be most susceptible to the dangers at Camazotz?

• Meg
• Calvin
• Charles Wallace
• the twins

What is wrong with the children on Camazotz?

• They seem to be controlled by an outside force.
• They seem very angry and unhappy with their lives.
• They seem very competitive when they play sports.
• They neglect to follow orders when their mothers call them.

Which part of plot is going on now?

• The climax because Meg fights with Charles Wallace.
• The exposition because Meg is worried about her mother.
• The rising action because Meg is still battling the Black Thing to get her family home.
• The falling action because Meg wants a change in Camazotz so she can visit other planets.