Questions and Answers
What caused part of the Black Thing to vanish?
A star gave its life in battle.
What did Calvin's mother do while they were watching her through the crystal ball?
Hitting one of Calvin's brothers.
What did Mrs. Murry do while they were watching her through the crystal ball?
Writing a letter to Mr. Murry.
Where will the women be going according to the Happy Medium?
Signup and view all the answers
Mrs. Whatsit tells the children that they will be with them during the whole journey.
Signup and view all the answers
Match each of the children to their gift from Mrs. Whatsit.
Signup and view all the answers
Match each of the children to their gift from Mrs. Who.
Signup and view all the answers
What gift does Mrs. Which give to all three children?
Signup and view all the answers
What did they notice about the houses on Camazotz?
Signup and view all the answers
What did they notice about the children playing in the yards of the houses?
Signup and view all the answers
What did they notice about one particular boy who was playing in his yard?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a reason that the woman gave for Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin to be knocking on her door?
Signup and view all the answers
According to the paperboy, what is located in this town that is so important to Camazotz?
Signup and view all the answers
Which one of them decides they should go into Central while the other two are not so sure?
Signup and view all the answers
What did Charles Wallace notice about the people on the streets near Central?
Signup and view all the answers
At the end of chapter 6, who is the first to realize they could be in terrible danger?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Chapter 6 Overview
- A radiant light from a star causes part of the Black Thing to disappear, symbolizing sacrifice in battle.
- Calvin's mother is observed hitting one of his brothers while under the crystal ball's view.
- Mrs. Murry is seen writing a letter to Mr. Murry during the observation.
Journey Destination
- The Happy Medium indicates they will travel to Camazotz.
- Mrs. Whatsit clarifies that she will not accompany the children throughout their journey.
Gifts from Mrs. Whatsit
- Each child's unique gift is matched:
- Meg receives skills (understanding her faults).
- Charles Wallace attains strength in communication.
- Calvin embodies the resilience of childhood.
Gifts from Mrs. Who
- Gifts matched to the children:
- Meg is given her glasses.
- Charles Wallace receives a hint from Shakespeare.
- Calvin gets a quote from Goethe, emphasizing the value of knowledge and understanding.
Important Advice
- Mrs. Which instructs all three children to stay together during their journey to ensure safety.
Observations in Camazotz
- Houses in Camazotz are identical, highlighting a lack of individuality.
- Children are playing in precise, synchronized rhythm, indicating a controlled environment.
- One boy is observed playing out of rhythm, hinting at individualism amidst conformity.
Central Intelligence
- A local paper boy reveals the significance of Central Intelligence in Camazotz's society.
Arrival at CENTRAL
- Charles Wallace confidently leads the group to Central, while others express hesitance.
- Upon arriving, initial assumptions about the townspeople being robots fade as Charles Wallace notices their strange pulsing, indicating a deeper understanding of conformity.
Awareness of Danger
- Calvin is the first to sense the potential danger as the children approach the CENTRAL building, marking a pivotal moment of awareness.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz covers key themes and events from Chapter 6 of 'A Wrinkle in Time'. Focus areas include the children's unique gifts, their journey to Camazotz, and the symbolism of sacrifice. Test your understanding of character development and plot progression in this fascinating chapter.