Exploring 'A Wrinkle in Time'

Exploring 'A Wrinkle in Time'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video explores the cultural significance of the phrase 'It was a dark and stormy night', its origins, and its use in literature. It delves into Madeleine L'Engle's 'A Wrinkle in Time', analyzing its narrative style, characters, and themes. The video compares L'Engle's work with C.S. Lewis's 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', highlighting their shared Christian themes. It concludes by discussing the role of fantasy in literature as a means to explore deeper truths.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the historical significance of the phrase 'It was a dark and stormy night'?

It was used in the first English novel.

It is known for being an example of purple prose.

It was the first sentence ever written in English.

It is a famous line from Shakespeare.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is associated with popularizing the phrase 'It was a dark and stormy night'?

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Washington Irving

Madeleine L'Engle

Charles Dickens

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which novel did the phrase 'It was a dark and stormy night' become infamous?

Peanuts

The Three Musketeers

A Wrinkle in Time

Paul Clifford

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The power of love over evil

The importance of wealth

The significance of war

The value of solitude

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the main characters in 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

Peter, Susan, and Lucy

Frodo, Sam, and Gandalf

Harry, Ron, and Hermione

Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does 'A Wrinkle in Time' compare to 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'?

Both focus on historical events.

Both were written by the same author.

Both are set in the same universe.

Both involve children discovering a fantasy world.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main villain in 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

A dragon

A giant spider

A telepathic brain

A wicked witch

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