A Wrinkle in Time Chapters 1-12 Flashcards
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Why can't Meg hug Mrs. Whatsit when she arrives on Ixchel?

Mrs. Whatsit hasn't fully materialized.

What does Meg do when she realizes that she must be the one to go back for Charles Wallace?

cries

Why does Meg, and no one else, have to rescue Charles Wallace?

She is closest to Charles, Charles Wallace understands.

What did Calvin do before Meg left Ixchel?

<p>kisses her</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Meg returns to Camazotz for Charles Wallace, what does Mrs. Whatsit give her?

<p>love</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Mrs. Who's gift to Meg on her return to Camazotz, she says that God chooses those who are __________, __________, and __________ to confound His enemies.

<p>foolish; weak; despised</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Which tell Meg about her gift to help Meg return to Camazotz?

<p>Meg has to figure out what she has that IT does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg do on her way back to CENTRAL Central Intelligence?

<p>remember the advice given</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was Charles Wallace when Meg returned to CENTRAL?

<p>crouched beside the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

As Meg is trying to connect to Charles Wallace, she realizes what weapon she must use to save him. What is it?

<p>love</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg say repeatedly to Charles Wallace that finally breaks IT's hold on him?

<p>I Love You!</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Meg and Charles Wallace leave Camazotz, where do they end up?

<p>the brother's vegetable garden</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who else joins Meg and Charles Wallace after they leave Camazotz?

<p>Calvin and Mr. Murry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who runs to meet them when they return from their journey?

<p>Mrs. Murry and the twins</p> Signup and view all the answers

The beasts seem to communicate better with Mr. Murry than with Calvin.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Meg afraid of when the beasts try to take her?

<p>that she will be left behind, like Charles Wallace</p> Signup and view all the answers

What surprised Meg about the beast when she leaned against it?

<p>its fur was very soft</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Calvin and Mr. Murry doing when Meg awakes in the presence of the beasts?

<p>eating and resting</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meg is amazed to discover that the beasts have no concept of sight.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meg is very worried about Charles Wallace. According to the beast, what is being done about it?

<p>a committee is meeting to discuss it</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aunt Beast tells Meg that their planet is __________. They share a sun with Camazotz.

<p>Ixchel</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it decided that Mr. Murry will not return to Camazotz after Charles Wallace?

<p>he could get lost very easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Our friends here,' he continued feel that it was only the fact that I still wore the __________ your Mrs. Who gave you that kept me within this solar system.'

<p>glasses</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Meg, whose help do they need to tesser correctly?

<p>Mrs. Whatsit</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT used by Meg and Calvin to describe the Mrs. Ws to the beasts?

<p>tour guides</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the first to talk when the Mrs. Ws arrive on Ixchel?

<p>Mrs. Which</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Meg woke up after tessering off of Camazotz, who was missing?

<p>Charles Wallace</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Mr. Murry, who were Calvin and Meg able to resist IT long enough to escape?

<p>IT was not used to being refused</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Murry said going to Camazotz was an accident. Where was he headed?

<p>Mars</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mr. Murry tesser by himself?

<p>he was afraid it could be dangerous; he wasn't sure if it would work correctly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Calvin and Mr. Murry are discussing how Mr. Murry ended up on Camazotz, but Meg doesn't join them. What is wrong with her?

<p>she cannot move</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meg asks Mr. Murry where they are. Why doesn't Mr. Murry know?

<p>he doesn't tesser very well</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't they bring Charles Wallace with them?

<p>it could have killed him</p> Signup and view all the answers

The creatures on this planet were bright pink with long thick fingers.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color were the creatures' eyes?

<p>they didn't have any</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the creatures do when they approached Meg, Calvin, and Mr. Murry?

<p>took Meg away</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the creature picks Meg up, how many of its arms does it use to cradle her?

<p>Two arms</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Meg can speak, she tells her father firmly, in a voice that she has never used with him before that they shouldn't have tessered. Why?

<p>He's not sure where they are and 'left' Charles Wallace behind</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did Meg's father intend to tesser to Camazotz?

<p>No, he intended to tesser to Mars, not Camazotz.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Of all of Mr. Murry's senses, which one has been taken from him while at prison?

<p>His sense of sight has been taken away from him because he is unable to see Meg due to the transparent column.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first sign of returning to consciousness?

<p>Feeling cold was the first sign of returning to consciousness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Meg is finally able to talk, she is very unkind. What reason is given in the story for her behavior?

<p>Meg is unkind because she is partially in the power of the Black Thing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The beasts that found the children and Mr. Murry did not have one of the senses humans have. What didn't they have?

<p>The beasts do not have sight</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author gives the readers clues as to how tall the beasts are on Ixchel. Which of the following is one of their clues?

<p>Mr. Murry's feet didn't touch the ground when sitting on their bench.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which happened first?

<p>They took tesser away from Camazotz</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meg finally understands that she must return to save Charles Wallace. Why must it be her?

<p>Meg must be the one to save Charles because she knows him best.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the wall open door as Meg rushed towards her father?

<p>it turned into a brick wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a characteristic of Mr. Murry when the children find him?

<p>he had bruises on his face</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Charles Wallace say Meg must do to help their father?

<p>give into IT</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meg realizes that Mrs. Who's __________ just might be able to get her father out.

<p>spectacles</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Meg put on the glasses, she was able to fling herself into the column with her father.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was wrong with Mr. Murry when Meg entered the column with him?

<p>he could not see</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could Mr. Murry see when he put on the glasses?

<p>he saw the atoms in the wall rearrange</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meg knew that whatever happened, she was not safe with her father.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Murry was able to get through to Charles Wallace and force IT out of his mind.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was Calvin when Meg returned to the corridor with her father?

<p>trapped behind a glass wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meg felt a rhythmical pulsing controlling her heart and lungs.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

As Meg walked closer, she realized that IT was an oversized __________.

<p>brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT something Meg yelled to help her resist IT's control?

<p>the Period table of Elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meg says that on Camazotz, everyone is not equal because __________ is not the same thing as __________.

<p>equal; like</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Mr. Murry rescue Meg, Calvin, and himself away from IT?

<p>he tessered</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Charles Wallace, why are Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which the enemies?

<p>they confused the kids</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meg is convinced that Charles Wallace is right when he calls her 'dear sister'.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meg tells Calvin that he needs to use his gift of __________ to get to Charles Wallace.

<p>communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

Charles Wallace suggests that Calvin and Meg turn to IT if they are in need of a father.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Charles Wallace opened the wall by simply raising his hand. According to him, what had he done to the wall?

<p>rearranged the atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Charles Wallace, why is everyone so happy on Camazotz? What do the 'witches' not want to happen on Earth?

<p>everyone shares one mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

In one locked room, the kids saw the little boy they had seen bouncing the ball outside. What is different about him now?

<p>he is bouncing in rhythm of the pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meg saw a large transparent column inside of another small room. Who was inside the column?

<p>Mr. Murry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 8 Charles tells Meg and Calvin that they've been wrong, and the Man with the Red Eyes is really their friend.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Man with the Red Eyes tells them the Prime Coordinator is in charge of Camazotz.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Calvin and Meg are taken to see Mr. Murry by the guards.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Charles tells them that Camazotz has mastered all illness, deformity, and sickness. How come they don't have sick people?

<p>they put people who are sick 'asleep' or kill them</p> Signup and view all the answers

Charles walks right through a wall by rearranging the atoms.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Charles tells them that IT is the boss of Camazotz.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the end of Chapter 8 they find father. He is __.

<p>in a transparent column</p> Signup and view all the answers

As the children approach the CENTRAL building, Charles Wallace reached out to knock. What happened?

<p>the door slid open</p> Signup and view all the answers

After entering the building, the children approach a man to ask who was in charge. Who do they speak to?

<p>2nd Grade Spelling Machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

The children are a little worried when they enter a room filled with giant machines. Charles Wallace assures the others that the machines will not reach out and eat them.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the end of the machine room, the children found a platform. What was on the platform?

<p>Man with Red Eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

The man says he has been waiting for them. After studying him, Charles Wallace comes to a conclusion about him. What does he decide?

<p>he is trying to hypnotize them</p> Signup and view all the answers

The children do not tell the man the real reason they are at CENTRAL.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Charles Wallace think this man is real?

<p>he isn't the one talking to them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Charles Wallace as he looked into the man's eyes?

<p>he was being hypnotized</p> Signup and view all the answers

The man says that it must be Charles Wallace who must work with him. Why?

<p>Meg and Calvin's nerves are not complex enough</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can't Charles Wallace taste the food that the man provides for them?

<p>he has shut his mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Meg realize when Charles Wallace could taste the food?

<p>his mind was different than before</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the new character in chapter 7?

<p>the Man with the Red Eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

This new character is trying to get into _____ mind but can't.

<p>Charles Wallace's</p> Signup and view all the answers

One way he tries to get into their minds is through hypnotism. He tries to hypnotize them by __________.

<p>having them look into his eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the man promise the kids if they let him in their minds?

<p>They will have no pain or trouble</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Charles Wallace free himself from hypnotism?

<p>sings nursery rhymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Charles Wallace hates his food because it tastes __________.

<p>like sand</p> Signup and view all the answers

Charles Wallace's food doesn't taste good because __________.

<p>the man can't get in Charles's mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the end of Chapter 7, Charles Wallace __________.

<p>lets the man enter his mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

As they were watching through the Happy Medium's crystal ball, a radiant beam of light burst through the darkness. It caused part of the Black Thing to vanish. What caused it?

<p>a star gave its life in battle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Calvin's mother do while they were watching her through the crystal ball?

<p>hitting one of Calvin's brothers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Murry do while they were watching her through the crystal ball?

<p>writing a letter to Mr. Murry</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Happy Medium asks the women where they will be going so that she can keep watch. Where will they be?

<p>Camazotz</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Whatsit tells the children that they will be with them during the whole journey.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters and Their Actions

  • Meg: Struggles with emotions and determination, realizes she must save Charles Wallace because of their close bond.
  • Charles Wallace: Crouched beside the brain on Camazotz, represents innocence and vulnerability that Meg seeks to protect.
  • Calvin: Forms a supportive connection with Meg, expresses love and affection before she leaves Ixchel.

Significant Themes and Motifs

  • Love as a Weapon: Meg repeatedly uses the phrase "I Love You!" to break IT's control over Charles Wallace, highlighting love's significance against darkness.
  • Unity in Struggle: The importance of family and friends working together against oppressive forces, notably seen in the group dynamics when they reunite after their respective journeys.

Plot Developments

  • Return to Camazotz: Meg must confront the dangers of Camazotz to save Charles, receiving gifts of wisdom and love from Mrs. Whatsit and Mrs. Who.
  • Discovery of IT: The exploration of IT as an oppressive force that controls minds, contrasting individuality and collective consciousness, leading to Charles Wallace's struggle.
  • Tessering: The act of tessering represents the struggle of navigating through dimensions, with varying levels of success and danger for the characters.

Character Interactions and Relationships

  • Meg and Mr. Murry: Their relationship evolves as Meg confronts her father's decisions, reflecting on the dynamics between parent and child under stress.
  • Charles Wallace and IT: Charles’ unique connection with IT emphasizes themes of manipulation and the battle for identity.

Settings and Symbolism

  • Ixchel: The planet representing hope and support, contrasting sharply with the oppressive nature of Camazotz.
  • Camazotz: Symbolizes conformity and absence of individuality, where everyone acts in unison, stripping away personal identities.

Conflict and Resolution

  • Internal Conflict: Meg faces internal struggles with self-doubt and determination as she navigates emotional turmoil.
  • Resolution through Love: The ultimate resolution of conflicts revolves around personal connections and familial love, effectively countering darker forces.

Important Quotes and Concepts

  • Mrs. Who's Gift: Emphasizes strength found in vulnerability as she instructs Meg on being chosen for her perceived weaknesses.
  • Character Traits: The beasts lack sight, which represents a different way of understanding the world, focusing on sensory input other than visual, drawing thematic connections to perception.

Moral Lessons and Reflections

  • Value of Individuality: The emphasis on personal strength and the need to embrace one’s differences to combat evil.
  • The Power of Choice: Each character’s decisions highlight the importance of agency, love, and family in overcoming adversity.

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