WorksheetsA Wrinkle in Time (Chapter 1)
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 12mins
What adjective does the author use to describe Meg's parents?
brilliant
ordinary
scary
short
How did Meg get a bruised eye and ripped shirt?
She got into a fight with a boy who insulted her brother.
She tripped and fell in a ditch on the way home from school.
On the playground, a swing hit her in the eye.
Charles Wallace was fighting with her.
What was "all wrong" at school?
the words in the books were upside down
Meg was dropped down to the lowest section in her grade
the playground was closed
the windows were broken
Where is Meg's bedroom?
In the basement
the cupboard under the stairs
in the attic
near the kitchen
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.
How do Meg's mother and father know she isn't dumb?
They love her and have 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?
Father
Mrs. Who
Mrs. Whatsit
Mrs. Buncombe
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."
What could be a good theme for chapter one?
Remember: Theme is a message or 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.
How can you characterize Charles Wallace? Mark all that apply.
typical five year old brother
has a very developed vocabulary
senses others' needs
spoiled
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.
What does Meg struggle with at school besides her grades?
Understanding her teachers' instructions.
Making friends with her classmates.
Participating in sports activities.
Arriving to school on time.
What does Charles Wallace do to comfort Meg during the storm?
He gives her a book to read.
He invites her to play outside.
He makes her a sandwich and talks to her.
He tells her a funny story.
