A Wrinkle in Time

There is usually only one conflict that is central to the story. The main conflict of A Wrinkle in Time is ...

• Mrs Murry fails as a scientist

• Mr Murry fails his government mission

• Meg never fits in at school

• Mr. Murry disappears and they try to rescue him.

Mrs. Who declares that "it's getting near time," and tells the children "we won't go without you." What is being planned?

Answer explanation

They are planning to rescue Mr. Murry

Identify the type of conflict in the scene: Meg's fear of the storm.

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Environment

• Man vs Himself

• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.8.3

Which planet is the first the children are transported to, where there is a feeling of peace and joy surrounding them on this planet?

• Camazotz

• Malak

• The Black Thing

• Uriel

What kind of beings do the three Mrs. Ws seem to be? Check all that apply.

• They are heavenly beings that can shapeshift.

• They are Greek centaurs who travel the planets, rescuing people.

• They have the ability to understand the universe in ways humans cannot.

• They were the rulers of Camazotz

Identify the original source the author alludes to in this passage: Mrs. Who’s spectacles shone out at them triumphantly. “And the light shineth in the darkness: and the darkness comprehended it not.”

Who is the character the 3 Mrs. Ws take the children to see their families and their planet?

• The Grumpy Medium

• The Small Medium

• The Happy Medium

• None of the above

Describe the appearance of the town on Camazotz and the behavior of its citizens. Provide 3 examples

What happens to the citizens of Camazotz if they don’t do everything the same?

• They are kicked out of Camazotz

• They are reprocessed

• They are sent to the Black Thing

• They are sent to Earth

Which Murry sibling has the ability to read the minds of his sibling, even if he is really young?

Answer explanation

Charles Wallace

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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