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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is school "all wrong" for Meg in Chapter 1?
(a) The classes are too easy and boring for Meg.
(b) She's been dropped to the lowest section in her grade.
(c) No boys like Meg.
(d) The school uniforms are not fashionable.

3. Why are Sandy and Dennys upset that they weren't awakened when the "tramp" was in the house?
(a) They wanted to report the tramp to the police.
(b) Because they wanted to join the fun.
(c) They wanted to retrieve Mrs. Buncombe's sheets.
(d) Because they wanted to protect their mother and family.

4. How does the author describe Calvin O'Keefe when Meg and Charles Wallace first meet him?
(a) Tall, with orange hair, freckles, and blue eyes.
(b) Short with black hair and blue eyes.
(c) Tall and blond.
(d) Tall, with black hair, pale skin and blue eyes.

5. What does school principal Jenkins call Meg when he scolds her in his office?
(a) The most bizarre and frightening child in school.
(b) The most intelligent and cooperative child in school.
(c) The most beautiful and brilliant child in school.
(d) The most belligerent, uncooperative child in school.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Meg, who is the next family member to enter the kitchen in Chapter 1?

2. Why isn't Charles Wallace scared or suspicious of Mrs. Who when he meets her?

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

4. Why does Meg look at her mother with a mixture of admiration and resentment in Chapter 1?

5. What does Charles Wallace offer to make in the kitchen?

(see the answer key)

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