Wrinkle Knowledge
Vocabulary and Clues
Who Said It?
Strange Visitors & Characters
Symbolism & Themes
100

What is the name of Meg’s youngest brother who understands her best? 


Charles Wallace


100

“She shook her head dubiously, not sure she believed a word of it.”

Doubtfully or uncertainly

100

Who says this when she’s upset about not fitting in at school? “I hate being an oddball.”


Meg


100

Who joins Meg and Charles Wallace at the haunted house? 


Calvin O’Keefe


100

In this story, light pushes back against darkness. What Bible verse reminds us of this truth?


John 1:5

200

Which Mrs. W speaks very slowly and stretched-out at first?


Mrs. Which


200

“The way Charles Wallace spoke felt uncanny, almost too knowing for a child.”

Strange in an unsettling way

200

“I feel like I’m supposed to be here.”

Calvin O’Keefe

200

Who are the three mysterious women helping the children?


Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, Mrs. Which

200

What do the children see in the sky that represents the evil spreading through the universe?


The Black Thing

300

What exact word does Meg use to describe her hair in the mirror? 


Mouse-colored


300

“Meg looked at him warily, not sure whether to trust him.”

Cautiously or carefully

300

“I’m not alone any more! Do you realize what that means to me?”


Calvin


300

What is the name of the person Mrs. Whatsit says she borrowed the sheets from?

Mrs. Buncombe

300

As Meg faces the unknown, she’s no longer standing alone—Calvin and the Mrs. W’s are with her. What verse reminds us not to fear because God gives us strength and help?

Isaiah 41:10

400

What is the name of the shadowy evil force spreading through the universe?

The Dark Thing 


400

“Her voice was calm and placid, like nothing could bother her.”


Peaceful or calm

400

“I do face facts. They’re a lot easier to face than people, I can tell you.”


Meg

400

Which visitor wears glasses and quotes famous people?

Mrs. Who

400

This ordinary household item shows how something small and unexpected can get caught up in something far bigger than itself. What is it?

Mrs. Buncombe’s sheets

500

What is the name of the planet the children travel to with the Mrs. W’s in Chapter 4?

Uriel

500

“He answered in an indignant tone, offended that she didn’t believe him.”

Angry or offended

500


"Ἄελπτον οὐδὲν, πάντα δ’ ἐλπίζειν χρεῶν."

“ ‘Nothing is hopeless; we must hope for everything.’ ”


Mrs. Who quoting Seneca

500

What is the name of the family dog?

Fortinbras

500

Quote John 1:5


“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”