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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Charles Wallace and Mrs. Murry offer food to Mrs. Whatsit. She expresses a fondness for what?
(a) Bread and jam.
(b) Marshmallows and cocoa.
(c) Liverwurst.
(d) Russian caviar.

2. Why does Charles Wallace agree to take Fortinbras with them into the woods?
(a) Because Meg likes walking the dog.
(b) He needs the exercise.
(c) Because he's a fierce guard dog who will protect them.
(d) He uses his sense of smell to find places.

3. Why does the Happy Medium fall asleep?
(a) She didn't have breakfast.
(b) She hasn't had sleep since the Dark Thing began.
(c) Because she's worn out from using the crystal ball.
(d) She is ill and doesn't have much energy.

4. Why isn't Charles Wallace scared or suspicious of Mrs. Who when he meets her?
(a) Because Fortinbras, the dog, barks loudly.
(b) Because Fortinbras, their dog, doesn't bark or growl.
(c) Because Mrs. Who sews things for them.
(d) Because Calvin is there to protect them.

5. Despite what Mr. Jenkins the Principal says, Meg still believes her father is returning. Why?
(a) Because her mother believes it.
(b) Because the government just notified her about him.
(c) Because Charles Wallace said he is coming back.
(d) Because her father called the earlier in the week.

Short Answer Questions

1. Through Charles Wallace, readers discover that Mrs. Whatsit took something from Mrs. Buncombe. What did she take?

2. What does Mrs. Who tell Meg she must learn in order to help her father?

3. At one point in Chapter 8, Charles Wallace leads Calvin and Meg through a wall by raising his hand. What exactly did he do to get through a solid wall?

4. How could Mrs. Who's manner of speech be described?

5. What is the weather like the night Mrs. Whatsit appeared at the Murry house?

(see the answer key)

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