A Wrinkle in Time Themes

What are the themes in A Wrinkle in Time?

• Love conquers all evil

• The early bird gets the worm

• Nice guys finish last

• Good vs. Evil

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Who does Meg scream for when The Man with Red Eyes is trying to hypnotize her?

• Charles Wallace

• Calvin

• Father

• Mrs Whatsit

Disguised as an old woman; the oldest and wisest of the trio; finds it difficult to materialize; often seen as a shimmering gleam; when she speaks, her voice echoes.

• Mrs Whatsit

• Mrs Who

• Mrs Which

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Who is the antagonist of the story?

• Charles Wallace

• Calvin

• IT

• Meg

What could be TWO possible themes in A Wrinkle in Time?

• Love conquers all evil

• The early bird gets the worm

• Nice guys finish last

• Good vs. Evil

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Why does Meg have to be the one to rescue Charles Wallace?

• Because of their special bond

• Mr. Murray doesn't love Charles

• The Mrs. W's were too scared

• She is the strongest

What does Meg use to finally win Charles back?

• anger

• wisdom

• love

• power

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How does Meg react when she travels through the black thing?

• She gets very cold and can't move.

• She gets very hot and passes out.

• She gets very dizzy and can't keep her balance.

• She loses her memory.

What does Meg call the being that takes care of her?

• Aunt Beast

• Nonna

• Mrs. Where

• Bruh

What is one of the themes explored in A Wrinkle in Time?

• Exploration of time and space

• Battle between good and evil

• Love and friendship

• Coming of age