Wrinkle in Time Study Guide 1

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A Wrinkle in Time- by Madeleine L’Engle

Chapter 1 Study Guide

Answer each of the following questions in complete sentences:

1.) Where and when does the action in the chapter take place?

2-8.) What do we learn about each of the following characters in this opening chapter? a.) Meg b.) Sandy & Dennys c.) Charles Wallace d.) Fortinbras e.) Father f.) Mrs. Murry g.) Mrs. Whatsit

9-11.) Write three (3) sentences from Chapter 1 that tell us how Meg feels about herself.

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12.) What is the real problem that has Meg worried and upset?

13-14.) How does the opening chapter leave you wondering about the future of… a.) Meg? b.) her father?

15.) Read over the description of Mrs. Whatsit on pages 13-14 (14-15 Hardback). Then describe her in your own words.

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16.) Draw a picture to show what you think Mrs. Whatsit looks like.

Chapter 2

Answer each of the following questions in complete sentences.

17.)Who is Mr. Jenkins? Why is Meg so hostile, or antagonistic, toward him?

18.) What do the principal and teachers say about Meg’s father?

19.) Why does Charles Wallace want to go to Mrs. Whatsit’s house? (two reasons)

20.) Read page 26-27 (hardback). What language do you think Charles Wallace is talking about in his conversation with Meg?

21.) Why did Calvin come to the haunted house?

22.) Why does the house look haunted?

23.) What does the strange ending to this chapter make you wonder about?

24-25.) What new characters do we meet in Chapter 2? a.) b.)

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