Wrinkle In Time Chapters 1-6 Flashcards

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Who is described as a delinquent, monster, dumb, oddball, and repulsive-looking?

Meg

What is Charles Wallace small for?

His age

What is Mrs. Murry's profession?

Biologist/Bacteriologist

What grade does Calvin play basketball in?

11th grade Signup and view all the answers

How do the twins perform in school?

Good students but not brilliant Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of Calvin's Mom?

Toothless Signup and view all the answers

Describe Mrs. Whatsit.

Small figure layered in clothes and wraps of scarves. Signup and view all the answers

How does Mrs. Who communicate?

Speaks in quotes and other languages Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Which struggle with?

Materializing Signup and view all the answers

What is Fortinbras?

A large, furry dog Signup and view all the answers

Who came to visit the Murry household in the middle of a stormy night?

Mrs. Whatsit Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Murry reacts _________ when a tesseract is mentioned.

worried Signup and view all the answers

Meg and Charles Wallace ran into _______________ in the woods on their way to the haunted house.

Calvin Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'proof' that children can trust Mrs. Whatsit?

The dog doesn't growl Signup and view all the answers

What does Romans 12:1-8 teach us?

To be ourselves rather than strive to fit in Signup and view all the answers

In which subject is Meg brilliant?

Math Signup and view all the answers

What event do the 3 W's join Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace in the garden?

To tesser Signup and view all the answers

What was Meg's father's assignment before his disappearance?

Top secret Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mrs. Whatsit change her appearance on Uriel?

To fly Signup and view all the answers

What type of music did the children hear on Uriel?

Worship music Signup and view all the answers

Children see ___________ when they get to the top of the mountain.

Dark shadow Signup and view all the answers

Crab Nebula, Sombrero, and Andromeda are examples of what?

Messiers Signup and view all the answers

What is an allusion?

Reference to a literary or historical person or event Signup and view all the answers

What is the black thing described as?

Evil Signup and view all the answers

How did Meg feel when she was 'flattened-out' on the second planet they visited?

It was 2-dimensional Signup and view all the answers

Why is Earth described as a troubled planet according to Mrs. Whatsit?

Because of the black thing Signup and view all the answers

How does seeing a picture of Meg's mother affect her?

Filling her with anger Signup and view all the answers

What gift does Mrs. Whatsit give Meg?

Faults Signup and view all the answers

What was Mother's reaction when children knocked on the door to return the ball?

Fearful Signup and view all the answers

What does Matthew 25:14-28 teach about using our talents?

To glorify Christ Signup and view all the answers

What does the Bible teach us about anger?

It can cause sin if we allow it to, but it can also be a proper response in moments of unrighteousness Signup and view all the answers

How is Jesus unique compared to the other 'darkness fighters' mentioned in the book?

Jesus is the son of God Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prodigious' mean?

Marvelous, Amazing Signup and view all the answers

What does 'supine' mean?

Lying face down Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dilapidated' mean?

Falling to pieces; in disrepair Signup and view all the answers

What does 'placidly' mean?

Calmly; peacefully Signup and view all the answers

What does 'corporeal' mean?

Having a physical body Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'morass'?

Something that traps, confuses, or impedes Signup and view all the answers

What does 'inexorable' mean?

Relentless, unable to be persuaded or moved Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ineffable' mean?

Indescribable; incapable of being expressed with words Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters and Descriptions

Meg: Struggles with self-image; perceived as delinquent and repulsive; feels like an oddball.
Charles Wallace: Small for his age, highly intelligent, and talkative at home but quiet in public.
Mrs. Murry: Beautiful biologist dealing with sadness; enjoys laboratory experiments.
Calvin: An 11th grader who plays basketball; feels alienated from his family.
Twins: Good students with normal abilities and well-adjusted at school.
Calvin's Mom: Unkempt appearance, lacks dental care; hair is gray and stringy.

Mysterious Figures

Mrs. Whatsit: Small, layered in clothing, wears a man's felt hat, comically styled with rubber boots and gray hair.
Mrs. Who: Communicates using quotes and other languages; wears glasses.
Mrs. Which: Mysterious figure who cannot materialize clearly; speaks with an unclear voice.

Significant Events and Concepts

Arrival of Mrs. Whatsit: Visits the Murry household during a storm.
Mrs. Murry's Reaction: Displays worry when the topic of a tesseract arises.
Encounter in the Woods: Meg and Charles Wallace meet Calvin while heading to a haunted house.
Trust in Mrs. Whatsit: The children's dog does not growl, serving as "proof" of their trust.
Biblical Reference: Romans 12:1-8 emphasizes the importance of being oneself over conforming to the world.

Key Themes

Meg's Strengths: Excels particularly in mathematics.
Tesseract Journey: The three W's (Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which) assist Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace in their journey.
Father's Disappearance: The father's assignment was top secret prior to his mysterious vanishing.

Locations and Discoveries

Uriel: The children learn about the beauty of this planet, where Mrs. Whatsit transforms to fly.
Sights on Uriel: The children hear worship music and see a dark shadow atop a mountain.

Element of Conflict

Astronomical Bodies: Crab Nebula, Sombrero, and Andromeda are mentioned as examples of Messiers.
Nature of Evil: The 'black thing' is identified as a representation of evil.

Psychological Developments

Meg's Second-Planet Experience: Feels "flattened-out" due to the two-dimensional nature of the planet.
Understanding Earth’s Trouble: Mrs. Whatsit identifies the black thing as a cause for Earth's troubles.
Renewed Energy: Seeing a picture of her mother fuels Meg's anger and determination.
Gift of Faults: Mrs. Whatsit empowers Meg with her faults to aid her journey.

Additional Insights

Mother's Fear: Displays anxiety when children return to the house after knocking on the door.
Parable of the Talents: Matthew 25:14-28 teaches the importance of utilizing one’s talents to glorify Christ.
Perspective on Anger: Recognizes that while anger can lead to sin, it can also be a righteous response.

Unique Characters

Darkness Fighters: Includes various figures like artists and scientists; Jesus is uniquely positioned as the Son of God, creator, and head of the church.

Vocabulary Highlights

Prodigious: Synonymous with marvelous and amazing.
Supine: Refers to lying face down.
Dilapidated: Indicates something is falling apart or in disrepair.
Ineffable: Describes something indescribable or beyond expression.

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