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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Zillah in the journal Chuck found in a strongbox in the attic?

2. In Chapter 7, what does Charles Wallace use to bind himself to Gaudior?

3. Why does Chuck have to stay in bed sometimes after his accident?

4. Where do Charles Wallace and Gaudior land when they are attacked by the Echthroi when they attempt to go to Patagonia in Chapter 7?

5. When does Duthbert Mortmain begin showing a temper in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. What jobs do the members of the Maddox family take on after Mr. Maddox dies?

2. What does Meg see the next time that Charles Wallace goes Within?

3. In Chapter 7, what happens when the Echthroi attack?

4. What is the situation with Branzillo after Charles Wallace returns from his travels with Gaudior?

5. How do Gaudior and Charles Wallace struggle to get out of the water?

6. How does Charles Wallace cut the ropes that bind him to Gaudior?

7. Why does Gwen go with Bran, not Zillah?

8. Who was mentioned in the letter from Bran to Matthew?

9. Who does Charles Wallace go Within in Chapter 8 and what is he like?

10. What is in the strongbox that Chuck finds in the attic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Calvin is very different from his family. How is Calvin very different from his family? Why does he fit in better with the Murrys than with the family with which he grew up?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses cliffhangers and suspense to create tension in the novel. How does the author use cliffhangers and suspense to create tension in the novel? Why does the author use cliffhangers and suspense in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Dialogue tags help identify who is speaking in a written conversation. What would happen if dialogue tags were never used to identify who is speaking in a written conversation? What are some common dialogue tags used to identify speakers in a written conversation? What descriptive dialogue tags has the author used? How do those dialogue tags help readers imagine scenes? How do they add another layer of description?

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