A Wrinkle in Time Themes

Describe the planet of Camazotz.

• Camazotz is a planet inhabited by a variety of alien species.

• Camazotz is a planet known for its advanced technology and scientific discoveries.

• Camazotz is a dark and oppressive planet controlled by a single mind called IT.

• Camazotz is a peaceful and harmonious planet with diverse ecosystems.

What do the children learn about the people of Camazotz?

• They are all unique and have different personalities.

• They live in chaos and disorder.

• They have no emotions or feelings.

• They are all the same and live in perfect conformity.

When the man with red eyes tries to take over the children’s minds, whom does Meg scream for and why?

• Calvin, because he is the strongest and can protect them

• Mrs. Whatsit, because she has special powers to defeat the man with red eyes

• Mr. Murry, because he is a scientist and can come up with a plan to stop the man with red eyes

• By calling out for her father, Meg is able to rebuff the man with red eyes' attempt to take over her mind

Why does Charles Wallace want to take Mrs. Who’s spectacles from Meg?

• To use them as a fashion accessory.

• To sell them for money.

• Charles Wallace doesn't want Meg to reach her father Mr. Murry

• To play a prank on Meg.

What is it about the beast that convinces Meg to trust her?

• because the creature has treated her with almost as much love as her own mother.

• The beast promises to protect Meg.

• Meg sees the beast perform a kind act.

• Meg is enchanted by the beast's appearance.

What does Mrs. Whatsit mention that surprises Mrs. Murry?

• liverwurst

• sheets

• tesseract

• Mrs. Osborne

How did Charles Wallace stood up to the red-eyed man?

• by asking for his father

• by coming with Meg and Calvin to Camazots

• By saying to the man that he will continue to use spoken word to communicate

• by letting the man hypnotize him

The main problem that Meg, Charles and Calvin encounter in the story is

• finding the courage to face the red-eyed man

• finding a way out of Camazotz

• avoiding being hypnotized by the red-eyed man

• finding their father

What is the main theme of 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

• The battle between good and evil

• The importance of technology

• The exploration of space

• The power of friendship

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Which character in 'A Wrinkle in Time' represents the theme of individuality?

• Meg Murry

• Charles Wallace

• Calvin O'Keefe

• IT