Why did the author...
why did the author include this section? What does it foreshadow? (it is directly connected to chapter 6)
Mrs. Whatsit: "Exactly 2,379,152,497 years. 8 months, and 3 days. That is according to your calendar, of course, which even you know isn't very accurate" (pg 150)
it foreshadows that she isn't at all human, she is a former star
based on the sentence (pg 55), what does disillusion most likely mean?
CW: "Thinking I'm a moron gives people something to feel smug about. Why should I disillusion them?"
Take away their illusion
clarify
correct their misunderstanding
On page 22 why did Father say "both you and Charles will be able to do pretty much whatever you like when you grow up."
because he and Mother had done IQ tests and determined that Meg and Charles Wallace are both extremely smart
On page 164, why does Mrs. Whatsit say "I didn't mean ever to let you know, but I did so love being a star!" (pg 164)
She didn't want the kids to know what she'd gone through, but she can't ignore the pain of the memory
spell the word that means the clues the author gives to hint at what will happen next in the story
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F O R E S H A D O W I N G
why did the author include this section? What does it foreshadow?
Meg: "Mr. Jenkins, you've met my mother, haven't you? she's a scientist. you can't accuse her of not facing facts. ... Her business is facts. When she tells me that my father isn't coming home, I'll believe it. As long as she says father is coming home, then I'll believe that" (pg 45).
it foreshadows that the family is holding onto the belief that father is alive somewhere because they have reason to. They don't feel the same as other people do because they operate with different information
based on the sentence (pg 146), what does materialize most likely mean?
Ms. Whatsit: "you know how difficult it is for her to materialize. if you are not substantial yourself, it's very difficult to realize how limiting protoplasm is"
become material
turn into a physical form
become real
On page 115 why did Mrs. Whatsit say "We stopped here more or less to catch our breaths. And to give you a chance to understand what you're up against."
She is explaining why they are on this new planet, and helping the kids adjust to what will be a huge adventure
On page 173, Why does the Happy Medium say "It's my worst ... trouble, getting fond. If I didn't get fond, I could... be happy all the ..."
She says this because she gets upset easily and she recognizes that attachment to people causes her anguish
spell the word that means to turn into material from chapter 4
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M A T E R I A L I Z E
why did the author include this section? What does it foreshadow?
CW: "Thinking I'm a moron gives people something to feel smug about. Why should I disillusion them?"(pg 55).
it foreshadows that Charles is actually brilliant, or has powers, but is hiding it because he knows people will have a hard time accepting it
based on the sentence (pg 146), what does Substantial most likely mean?
Ms. Whatsit: "you know how difficult it is for her to materialize. if you are not substantial yourself, it's very difficult to realize how limiting protoplasm is"
made of substance
complete
full of matter
On page 32 why did Ms. Whatsit say "Tell your sister I'm all right, Charles. Tell her my intentions are good."
She could tell that Meg was suspicious of her, and she knew Charles would also know that Meg was feeling that way. Plus, she and Charles already know each other
What does it foreshadow that on page 178 that Mrs. Whatsit says Meg's biggest strength will be her faults?
It foreshadows that the world they are on needs people who don't follow the rules
Spell the word that means to be embodied - or having to do with a body
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C O R P O R E A L
why did the author include this section? What does it foreshadow?
Father: "Mother and I have given you several tests, you know. [your IQ is] more than okay. both you and Charles will be able to do pretty much whatever you like when you grow up" (pg 23).
He says this to foreshadow to the reader that Charles and Meg are actually brilliant, and we will find out how later
based on the sentence (pg 146), what does protoplasm most likely mean?
Ms. Whatsit: "you know how difficult it is for her to materialize. if you are not substantial yourself, it's very difficult to realize how limiting protoplasm is"
the stuff people are made of
cellular matter
regular matter
On page 44 why did Principal Jenkins say "Meg, don't you think you'd make a better adjustment to life if you faced facts?"
He thinks Meg's father is never coming back and that she would be better off just admitting that.
What does it foreshadow that on page 179 Charles needs to remember that he doesn't know everything and shouldnt be arrogant
it foreshadows that he will miss information and will need to accept help even though he is usually the one who knows the most
Spell the word that means the process of speaking
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V E R B A L I Z A T I O N
why did the author include this section? What does it foreshadow?
Mother: You don't know the meaning of moderation, do you, my darling? A happy medium is something I wonder if you'll ever learn. (pg 25)
it foreshadows that Meg will have to learn how to control her emotions, and if she doesn't, there will be troubles
it also connects to the literal Happy Medium character in the future chapters.
based on the sentence (pg 147), what does Corporeal most likely mean?
Mrs. Whatsit: It was just a very understandable mistake. It's very difficult for Mrs. Which to think in a corporeal way
embodied (in a way of a body)
regular to human bodies
real/tangible
On page 65 why did Calvin say "I've never even seen your house, and I have the funniest feeling that for the first time in my life I'm going home."
Calvin says this because he has a feeling that he is going to really like Meg's house, and feel more comfortable there than he has ever felt at his own house
what does the stress on everyone's faces in Camazotz foreshadow about what is happening there? (pages 187-195)
it foreshadows that something bad has happened to them when they step out of line, and that they are full of fear about whoever is leading them
Spell the word that means the material inside a human cell
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P R O T O P L A S M