A Wrinkle In Time...Chapter 1 Quiz

1. Meg is the...

Family dog

Main character

Daughter of Mrs. Whatsit

Worker at the bakery

Meg is the main character because the question is asking for the role or identity of Meg. The other options (family dog, daughter of Mrs. Whatsit, worker at the bakery) do not accurately describe Meg's role or identity in the given context.

Explanation

Meg is the main character because the question is asking for the role or identity of Meg. The other options (family dog, daughter of Mrs. Whatsit, worker at the bakery) do not accurately describe Meg's role or identity in the given context.

2. What is the setting in chapter one?

Space

Meg's House

Mrs. Whatsit's kitchen

The community bakery

In chapter one, the setting is Meg's house. This can be inferred from the fact that the options provided are different locations, and Meg's house is one of them. The question asks specifically about the setting in chapter one, indicating that the answer should be a specific location mentioned in that chapter.

Explanation

In chapter one, the setting is Meg's house. This can be inferred from the fact that the options provided are different locations, and Meg's house is one of them. The question asks specifically about the setting in chapter one, indicating that the answer should be a specific location mentioned in that chapter.

3. How did Meg's father know she wasn't dumb?

He hit her across the head, and made her smart

He played games that were IQ tests

He would feed her smart food

He casted a spell on her to make her smart

The correct answer is "he played games that were IQ tests". This answer suggests that Meg's father used IQ tests in the form of games to assess her intelligence. By playing these games, he was able to determine that she was not dumb.

Explanation

The correct answer is "he played games that were IQ tests". This answer suggests that Meg's father used IQ tests in the form of games to assess her intelligence. By playing these games, he was able to determine that she was not dumb.

4. How old is Charles Wallace?

2

3

4

5

The question asks for the age of Charles Wallace, and the given answer is 5. This implies that Charles Wallace is 5 years old.

Explanation

The question asks for the age of Charles Wallace, and the given answer is 5. This implies that Charles Wallace is 5 years old.

5. Who is being described
-Gray hair tied in a knot on top of head, eyes bright, nose a round soft blob, mouth puckered like an apple

Mrs. Murry

Meg

Mrs. Whatsit

Charles Wallace

The description of gray hair tied in a knot on top of the head, bright eyes, a round soft blob for a nose, and a mouth puckered like an apple matches the appearance of Mrs. Whatsit. This description suggests that Mrs. Whatsit is an older woman with distinctive physical features.

Explanation

The description of gray hair tied in a knot on top of the head, bright eyes, a round soft blob for a nose, and a mouth puckered like an apple matches the appearance of Mrs. Whatsit. This description suggests that Mrs. Whatsit is an older woman with distinctive physical features.

6. How is the weather like Meg's life?

Both are cloudy

Both are shinny

Both are stormy

Both are humid

The answer "both are stormy" suggests that the weather and Meg's life are similar in that they are both turbulent and filled with difficulties. Stormy weather often represents chaos and instability, with strong winds and heavy rainfall. Similarly, a stormy life implies a lot of challenges, struggles, and conflicts. This comparison implies that Meg's life is not smooth or calm, but rather filled with turmoil and hardships.

Explanation

The answer "both are stormy" suggests that the weather and Meg's life are similar in that they are both turbulent and filled with difficulties. Stormy weather often represents chaos and instability, with strong winds and heavy rainfall. Similarly, a stormy life implies a lot of challenges, struggles, and conflicts. This comparison implies that Meg's life is not smooth or calm, but rather filled with turmoil and hardships.

7. What kind of sandwich did Mrs. Murry want?

Liverwurst and cream cheese

Turkey

Ham

Peanut butter and jelly

Mrs. Murry wanted a sandwich with liverwurst and cream cheese.

Explanation

Mrs. Murry wanted a sandwich with liverwurst and cream cheese.

8. Who is Mrs. Buncombe?

Meg's older sister

The owner of the bakery

The constable's wife

Mrs. Whatsit's sister

Mrs. Buncombe is the constable's wife. This can be inferred from the question itself, as it asks for her identity. The other options, Meg's older sister, the owner of the bakery, and Mrs. Whatsit's sister, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as the correct answer.

Explanation

Mrs. Buncombe is the constable's wife. This can be inferred from the question itself, as it asks for her identity. The other options, Meg's older sister, the owner of the bakery, and Mrs. Whatsit's sister, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as the correct answer.

9. Why did Meg think her dog was barking in chapter one?

She bumped into Charles Wallace's toys

Someone had stolen 12 sheets from the constable's wife

She did not know why her dog was barking

Someone broke into their home

Meg thought her dog was barking because someone had stolen 12 sheets from the constable's wife. This suggests that Meg's dog was barking as a reaction to the theft or the commotion caused by it.

Explanation

Meg thought her dog was barking because someone had stolen 12 sheets from the constable's wife. This suggests that Meg's dog was barking as a reaction to the theft or the commotion caused by it.