A Wrinkle in Time
Who are the three mysterious women that help Meg and Charles Wallace?
Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which.
Who travels with Meg to rescue Mr. Murry?
Charles Wallace and Calvin.
Why does the plane crash?
The pilot had a heart attack.
How does Brian catch fish later in the novel?
With a spear/fish spear.
How long is Brian in the woods for before getting rescued?
54 Days.
What planet is controlled by IT?
Camazotz.
What does Aunt Beast teach Meg?
About love, kindness, and understanding.
How is Brian finally rescued?
A pilot hears the emergency transmitter from the crashed plane.
What food does Brian first eat in the wilderness?
Berries
How does Meg change from the beginning to the end of the novel?
She becomes more confident, brave, and accepting of herself.
Why is Charles Wallace especially vulnerable to IT?
Because he is intelligent/confident and lets IT control his mind.
What creature does Mrs. Whatsit first appear as?
An old woman.
What important survival skill does Brian learn first?
How to make fire and find food.
What does Brian call his new way of thinking?
Positive thinking/the “new Brian.”
What natural shelter does Brian first use?
A rocky overhang/lean-to by the lake.
What is the item that is used for the special method of traveling through space called?
A tesseract.
Why is conformity dangerous on Camazotz?
Because everyone loses individuality and free thought.
What secret is Brian carrying that troubles him throughout the story?
His mother is cheating on his father.
What lesson does Brian learn after the porcupine attack?
Self-pity is useless and mistakes teach survival.
What weakness does Meg think she has that later becomes a strength?
Her strong emotions/love.
What finally saves Charles Wallace from IT?
Meg’s love for him.
What is one major theme in A Wrinkle in Time?
Love defeating evil, individuality, courage, etc.
What is one major theme in Hatchet?
Survival, independence, perseverance, etc.
In Hatchet, what does the hatchet symbolize?
Survival, self-reliance, growth, hope.
What internal conflict is Brian fighting besides survival?
His parents’ divorce and emotional trauma.