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WorksheetsA Wrinkle in Time Ch. 1 and 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 31mins
Chapter 1
How is the setting related to the main character's, Meg, mood?
The main characters mood is clam which is the opposite of the hurricane that is taking place.
The hurricane causes all of the main character's anxiety, or worry.
The main character, Meg, was already upset and anxious and her mood is reflected by the hurricane outside.
The main character is calm, but everyone else is upset which is reflected by a hurricane in the setting.
Chapter 1
Why did Meg get in a fight in the opening chapter?
Someone made fun of her brother, Charles.
Someone made fun of her twin siblings.
The teacher called her a bad student.
She did not have a reason at all.
Chapter 1
How do Meg's mother and father know she isn't dumb?
He loves her and has faith in her.
They ran a series of tests.
She had great diction and spoke in complete sentences.
She was advanced in her classes at school.
Who came to the Murry house in the middle of the night?
Chapter 1
Before she leaves, what does Mrs. Whatsit say that upsets Mrs. Murry?
"You will never see your husband again."
"It's lucky Charles Wallace has someone who understands him."
"I thought I'd just come in and rest a bit."
"There is such a thing as a tesseract."
Chapter 1
What could be a good theme for chapter one?
Remember: Theme is a life lesson you can learn from the actions and events in the novel. The novel does not directly tell you the theme, so you must infer the theme.
Always try your best.
Don't give up.
Do not judge people by their appearance.
What comes around goes around.
Chapter 1 and 2
How can you characterize Charles Wallace? Mark all that apply.
typical five year old brother
has a very developed vocabulary
senses other's needs
spoiled
Chapter 1 and 2
What problem is the Murry family facing?
Their dog Fortinbras is missing after running towards the haunted house.
Their father has disappeared and no one had heard from him for a year.
Their house was destroyed in a hurricane.
The tramp broke into their house and stole all of their sheets.
Chapter 2
Why does Meg and Charles visit the Haunted House? Select 2
Charles wanted to learn more about the tesseract.
He wanted to find Fortinbras and thought he would go there.
He wanted to warn Mrs. Whatsit and her friends that people are looking for the sheet thief.
He knew that Calvin would be at the house and knew they should meet him.
What special ability does Charles Wallace seem to have?
Chapter 2
Which one of the following does NOT describe Calvin O'Keefe?
He is tall and gawky.
He is good at school.
He is proud of being an athlete.
He has a big family.
Chapter 2
Which of the following is not true about Calvin O'Keefe?
He is fourteen but in the eleventh grade.
He plays on the basketball team because he's tall.
He is just like everyone else in his family.
He thought Charles Wallace was a moron before he met him.
Chapter 2
Why did were the sheets stolen?
Mrs. Whatsit and her friends like taking items for fun.
Mrs. Whatsit and her friends were using it to create "ghosts" to scare from coming in the "haunted" house.
Mrs. Whatsit and her friends need the sheets to help find Meg's dad.
Mrs. Whatsit and her friends needed them to make a quilt to stay warm.
Chapter 2
Choose the best description of MRS. WHO.
An odd, but kind old woman who befriends Charles Wallace and shocked Mrs. Murry with her knowledge of a tesseract.
The principal of Meg's school who urges Meg to accept the fact that her father may never come back.
The scientist mother of Meg and Charles Wallace who is doing her best to care for her children while her husband is missing.
A woman who lives in a haunted house and speaks many different languages.
Chapter 2
Who needs the kids' help, according to Mrs. Who?
Mrs. Whatsit
Mrs. Murry
Mr. Murry
Sandy and Dennys
