A Wrinkle in Time Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'tesseract' as used in 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

• A four-dimensional cube

• A type of plant

• A mathematical equation

• A character in the story

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word best describes the character of Meg Murry in 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

• Timid

• Brave

• Indifferent

• Arrogant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'prodigious' mean as used in 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

• Small

• Ordinary

• Enormous

• Weak

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'A Wrinkle in Time', what does the word 'serenity' refer to?

• Chaos

• Peacefulness

• Anger

• Confusion

What is the meaning of 'antagonistic' in the context of 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

• Friendly

• Hostile

• Indifferent

• Supportive

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'resilience' as used in 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

• Weakness

• Flexibility

• Stubbornness

• Fragility

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'ephemeral' mean in 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

• Lasting

• Temporary

• Eternal

• Solid

In 'A Wrinkle in Time', what does 'ineffable' mean?

• Expressible

• Indescribable

• Common

• Predictable

What is the meaning of 'dilapidated' as used in 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

• New

• Ruined

• Clean

• Organized

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes the setting of 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

• Urban

• Rural

• Futuristic

• Medieval

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5