Characters
How many brothers does Meg have and name them?
Meg has three brothers:
Charles Wallace (her youngest brother)
Sandy (twin brother)
Dennys (twin brother)
Where does most of Chapter 1 take place?
The Murry house
What strange event happens during the storm at Meg’s house?
Mrs. Whatsit appears and mentions a tesseract
What feeling does Meg struggle with most at the beginning?
Insecurity / feeling different
What does a “tesseract” allow someone to do?
Travel through time and space
Who are the three mysterious women?
Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, Mrs. Which
What planet is Camazotz like?
A planet where everyone is controlled and the same
Why do Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin go with Mrs. Whatsit?
To find Meg’s father
What does the story say about being different?
Being different is a strength
What does darkness often symbolize?
Evil or fear
Who is a kind and smart boy who befriends Meg?
A popular, kind boy who becomes Meg’s friend. Calvin O’Keefe
Why is Camazotz frightening?
Because there is no freedom or individualit
What happens to Charles Wallace on Camazotz?
He is taken over and controlled by IT
How is conformity shown as dangerous?
It removes freedom and individuality
What does light represent in the story?
Goodness, hope, and love
How is Charles Wallace different from other children?
He is extremely intelligent and mature for his age
How does Meg learn that her father did not disappear on Earth but became trapped somewhere else in the universe?
Mrs. Whatsit explains that Mr. Murry was caught while traveling through space using a tesseract.
Bonus
You just get points
How does love act as a power?
It helps fight evil and control
What does IT symbolize?
Total control and loss of individuality