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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. How do the Beasts help Meg recover?
(a) They give her wild herbs that cure her paralysis.
(b) They hypnotize her using positive thoughts.
(c) They cleanse her through a series of hot baths.
(d) They make her feel safe and secure.

2. How does Charles Wallace react to Meg rushing to the object containing their father in Chapter 9?
(a) He rushes to help her up.
(b) He jumps in front of her and blocks her view.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He cries.

3. Aside from Mrs. Whatsit, who else is certain that Meg will not encounter a fatal danger when she goes to rescue Charles Wallace?
(a) The Happy Medium.
(b) Mr. Murry.
(c) Calvin.
(d) Aunt Beast.

4. What is IT?
(a) A very old woman.
(b) An ancient god.
(c) A brain.
(d) A robot.

5. In Chapter 8, Charles says everything on Camazotz is in order. Why?
(a) Because there is no leader on the planet.
(b) Because everybody goes to a party everyday.
(c) Because everybody has learned to submit.
(d) Because everybody rebels against tradition.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles Wallace pulls Meg and Calvin aside in the CENTRAL Central Intelligence building to tell them what?

2. Before seeing anyone new enter the Beasts' dining area in Chapter 12, Meg's heart "pounds with hope." Why?

3. Meg and Charles Wallace refuse to let Calvin go into the CENTRAL Central Intelligence building by himself. Why?

4. Despite escaping IT with her father, why does Meg feel things have gotten worse and worse?

5. Why is Meg so cold in her paralysis?

Short Essay Questions

1. Although the children refuse to obey the command of Man with Red Eyes to recite the multiplication tables, he is hardly discouraged because they're still young. "The younger the better," he says. What does he mean?

2. Does Charles Wallace obey his father when they meet in Chapter 9?

3. Meg and Calvin accuse the Man with Red Eyes of hypnotizing Charles Wallace. The Man with Red Eyes says that's a "primitive" way of describing what he's done. How would you describe it?

4. The Beasts have a much smaller vocabulary than the humans, yet they are very capable of communicating well. Why is that?

5. What emotion does Camazotz rely most upon to control its citizens?

6. In Chapter 10, what disappoints Meg most about her father?

7. Calvin says that if three of the Beasts arrived on his planet, he would shoot them. What does that say about his beliefs?

8. Describe IT and your first reaction to reading what IT actually is.

9. Other than being forced, is there another reason that makes Meg follow Charles Wallace when he says he'll lead them to their father?

10. Describe Meg's reaction to the Beast who first touches her cheek with its tentacle.

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