Ch.1: Mrs. Whatsit
As the story opens, Meg is worried about the weather. What has the radio been warning people about all day?
a hurricane
Which of the following does NOT describe Calvin O'Keefe? a) tall and skinny b) freckles c) blue eyes d) blond hair
d) blond hair
What does Meg say was funny about Charles Wallace as a baby? a) he looked exactly like their father b) he was covered with hair c) he never cried
a) he looked exactly like their father
Mrs. Whatsit transforms into this amazing creature. Then she takes the children to show them something. How do the children get there?
They ride on her back?
Mrs. Which says she knows where Mr. Murry is. Where is he? a) behind the darkness b) in front of the darkness c) on Uriel
a) behind the darkness
What had Meg heard about when she went to the post office to pick up the mail?
a tramp had stolen some sheets
Charles Wallace tells Meg that he already knows what happened to her at school. How does he know? a) their mother told him b) the principal called c) her mind tells him
c) her mind tells him
Sandy and Dennys also liked Calvin, but for different reasons. What about Calvin impressed them? a) his mental ability b) sports scores c) his family life
b) sports scores
Mrs. Which transports herself, the ladies, and the children, but something happens to Meg. What is it?
She gets separated from the others.
T F True or False: Mrs. Who used a tear in her skirt to show how an ant can quickly go from one place to another without a long trip.
False
Charles Wallace knows and confronts the thief of the stolen sheets. Who stole them?
Mrs. Whatsit
Meg explains to her principal, Mr. Jenkins, why she is sure that her father is coming home, eventually. What does she tell him?
She will believe her father is coming home as long as her mother says he is
After dinner, Calvin and Meg went on a walk. Where did they go?
twin's vegetable garden
What do the children see when the sun sets on top of the mountain?
a large black cloud-like thing
Why does Mr. Murry need the help of Charles Wallace and Meg?
He needs encouragement, love of his children, and courage.
What did Meg find when she went down to the kitchen in the middle of the night?
Charles Wallace snacking
Mrs. Whatsit tells Charles Wallace, Meg, and Calvin that someone needs their help. Who is it?
their father, Mr. Murry
Why don't the Murry's know much about Mr. Murry's disappearance?
it's Classified
What happened with Meg dropped her gift from the amazing creatures?
She couldn't breathe.
When the Happy Medium shows Meg and the boys a planet, it looks familiar, but the lines are all blurry. it is covered with the Black Thing. Which planet is it?
Earth
Mrs. Whatsit tells Mrs. Murry something as she is leaving. This upsets Mrs. Murry. What is it?
"There is such a thing as a tesseract."
Charles Wallace confronts Mrs. Whatsit about Mrs. Buncombe's stolen sheets. What does she want to make with them?
ghosts
Charles Wallace finds Meg and Calvin and tells them it is time. Time for what?
to find their father
What does Mrs. Whatsit tell the children to do with the gifts that the amazing creatures bring them?
breathe through them
According to Mrs. Whatsit, why won't Mrs. Murry be worried about the children leaving home?
the time tesser will have them back 5 minutes before they left