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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Murry tell Calvin she continues with an experiment that afternoon that she and Mr. Murry had started earlier?
(a) She noticed that her husband made some mistakes.
(b) She couldn't wait for her husband to figure it out.
(c) She's more interested in the topic matter than her husband.
(d) So as not to be too far behind when he comes back.

2. As the children fly up in Chapter 4, why does Meg look at Charles Wallace with a bit of sadness?
(a) She thinks he's a secret spy.
(b) She feels he's growing away from her.
(c) She thinks he's being mean to her.
(d) She realizes that he's smarter than she.

3. What does Calvin call Charles Wallace in Chapter 2?
(a) Moron.
(b) Little one.
(c) Charles Wallace.
(d) Charlsie.

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

5. After Meg, who is the next family member to enter the kitchen in Chapter 1?
(a) Mr. Murry.
(b) Dennys.
(c) Mrs. Murry.
(d) Sandy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who appears after Mrs. Whatsit and Mrs. Who, proclaiming that "weee hhave mmuch ttoo ddoo?"

2. Why does Mrs. Whatsit tell Meg not to cry after seeing the dark shadow?

3. According to Mrs. Whatsit, how long has the Dark Thing been darkening the beauty of the earth?

4. A boy on his paper route stops and asks Calvin, Meg, and Charles Wallace what they're doing on the street when only who is allowed out?

5. Who does Mrs. Murry blame for Meg being a little "one-sided?"

Short Essay Questions

1. How does seeing her planet from a distance covered in a black haze help Meg better understand her home?

2. Why is it important to know that Mrs. Whatsit is over two million years old?

3. What was Mrs Whatsit and what did she do before she became who she is now?

4. Can you describe Mrs. Which, as seen in Chapter 3?

5. Initially, Charles and Meg are suspicious of Calvin. What makes them warm up to him?

6. How would you explain the reason(s) for Meg's anger?

7. Why is Meg so perturbed that Charles Wallace and Mrs. Murry are so quick to welcome Mrs. Whatsit into their home?

8. Describe Meg's appearance.

9. What's the first thing the children notice about Camazotz that indicates it's a strange place?

10. Describe Calvin's family life as he tells it to the Murrys.

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