A Wrinkle In Time Chapter 4 Review

Questions and Answers

Explain Meg's tessering experience.

She feels like she has been transported into another dimension. All light and sound, all sensations of having a body are gone. Calvin and Charles Wallace vanish from her. She feels like she is in a scary void. She can't speak; she chokes on her words. She then sees Charles Wallace and Calvin, but it seems like it is through a shimmering veil. She feels as if she pushed through a wall of glass and feels solid again.

Where did the children land?

On Uriel, the third planet of the star Malak in the spiral nebula Messier 101.

Why did they land on this planet?

The Mrs.W's took them there to take a rest and show them something very important.

What do the Mrs.W's tell Meg about her father?

That his life is at stake. They also want to tell them something more about what is at stake, but only Charles Wallace understands. Unfortunately, he is unable to communicate the information to them. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Mrs.Whatsit, and how do the children respond?

She transforms into a beautiful being similar to a horse with wings (like a Centaur). They are overcome with awe. Calvin tries to kneel in respect. They climb on her back and they go for a ride. Signup and view all the answers

Where did the words, 'Sing unto the Lord a new song...' come from?

As Mrs.Whatsit carried the children on her back through the air, they flew over a field. There were more Centaurs (horses with wings) in the fields. They sang as the group flew overhead. Signup and view all the answers

What is unusual about the method of singing?

The words come from the creatures' wings, not their throats and mouths. Signup and view all the answers

Describe what Meg felt as Mrs.Whatsit interpreted the words the creatures were singing.

Meg felt as if the words were all around them, that she could reach out and touch them. Her entire body felt a joy she had never known before. She realized her impressions of Mrs.Whatsit were wrong. Signup and view all the answers

How did the flowers help the children?

They helped the children breathe when Mrs.Whatsit took them high up into the atmosphere. At one point, as they looked out at the universe, Meg dropped her flowers and immediately there was no air for her to breathe. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mrs.Whatsit make them watch an empty space?

She wanted them to see the black thing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'black thing'? Explain.

It is pure evil. They saw it as a shadow hovering in the sky. Wherever it was, nothing else could be seen. There had never been before or ever would be again anything that would chill her with a fear that was beyond shuddering, beyond crying or screaming, beyond the possibility of comfort. This is evil at work in the universe. It is what their father is fighting. Signup and view all the answers

If Meg is the protagonist, who or what is the antagonist?

The black thing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a fifth dimension phenomenon similar to folding the fabric of time and space?

tesseract Signup and view all the answers

I am athletic and very good at communication.

Calvin Signup and view all the answers

I speak in quotes.

Mrs.Who Signup and view all the answers

I transformed into a Centaur; a horse with wings.

Mrs.Whatsit Signup and view all the answers

I am a genius.

Charles Wallace Signup and view all the answers

I slur my words.

Mrs.Which Signup and view all the answers

I am the one who will fight evil to save someone I love.

Meg Signup and view all the answers

I am pure evil.

The Black Thing Signup and view all the answers

I am trying to tesser to Mars.

Mr.Murry Signup and view all the answers

Where is the name Uriel found and what is its' meaning?

The Bible; he is the Archangel who helps humans achieve their highest self. Signup and view all the answers

The word 'malak' is the Hebrew word for what?

angel, messenger Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tessering Experience

Meg feels transported into another dimension, with light and sound fading away.
Sensations of her body disappear; Calvin and Charles Wallace seem to vanish.
She experiences a terrifying void where she struggles to speak, choking on words.
After a sense of pushing through a barrier, she sees Charles Wallace and Calvin again.

Location and Purpose of Landing

The children land on Uriel, the third planet of the star Malak in the Messier 101 nebula.
Their arrival is intended for rest and to reveal something crucial to them.

Information About Meg's Father

The Mrs. Ws inform Meg that her father's life is in jeopardy.
Additional stakes are hinted at, but only Charles Wallace comprehends the details.

Mrs. Whatsit's Transformation

Mrs. Whatsit metamorphoses into a majestic being resembling a winged horse (a Centaur).
The children are filled with awe, prompting Calvin to kneel in respect, and they climb on her back.

Singing Centaurs

The words, "Sing unto the Lord a new song..." are sung by Centaurs while flying.
Their singing originates from their wings rather than their mouths.

Meg's Reaction to Singing

Meg perceives the words engulfs them, feeling a unique joy.
She realizes her prior misjudgments about Mrs. Whatsit.

Flowers as a Lifeline

The flowers assist the children in breathing at high altitudes.
Dropping the flowers causes Meg to lose her ability to breathe.

Observing the Black Thing

Mrs. Whatsit instructs the children to gaze upon an empty space to perceive the "black thing."

Nature of the Black Thing

The "black thing" represents pure evil, appearing as a shadow in the sky.
It signifies the embodiment of terror and challenges their father is facing.

Protagonist and Antagonist

Meg serves as the protagonist while the black thing serves as the antagonist.

Concept of Tesseract

A tesseract is a phenomenon related to folding the fabric of time and space.

Character Descriptions

Calvin: Athletic, excels in communication.
Mrs. Who: Communicates primarily through quotes.
Mrs. Whatsit: Transforms into a Centaur.
Charles Wallace: Recognized as a genius.
Mrs. Which: Speaks with slurred words.
Meg: Embarks on the fight against evil to save someone she loves.
The Black Thing: Represents pure evil.
Mr. Murry: Attempting to tesser to Mars.

Trivia

"Uriel" is an archangel from the Bible, aiding humans in achieving their highest selves.
The word "malak" means angel or messenger in Hebrew.

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This quiz focuses on Chapter 4 of 'A Wrinkle In Time'. Review Meg's experiences with tessering and the sensations she encounters as she transitions into another dimension. Test your understanding of the chapter's key moments and themes.