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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. What happens in Chapter 4 when Meg suddenly finds herself alone in darkness and has no sense of where she is?
2. After Meg sees the dark thing, who is she most concerned for?
3. Who accompanies Meg on the flight to see the Black Thing?
4. How old is Calvin?
5. How many children are bouncing balls out of rhythm in Camazotz?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Meg have such a hard time fitting in at school?
2. Initially, Charles and Meg are suspicious of Calvin. What makes them warm up to him?
3. Do you find it believable that Charles Wallace, a five-year-old boy who has not yet started school, is so articulate, so well-spoken and so assured of himself?
4. When the Happy Medium shows Meg her mother, she reacts with anger. Why might this reaction be a good thing this time?
5. Can you describe Mrs. Which, as seen in Chapter 3?
6. Describe the dark shadow's power over the children after they see it.
7. Describe Meg's appearance.
8. What is going on as the story begins?
9. Why does the image of Calvin's mother make the Happy Medium react in a negative way?
10. Why do you think Mrs. Whatsit gives Charles Wallace the "resilience of your childhood"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze weaknesses in the novel. Begin with the trite opening sentence; mention the mixed metaphors of the strange women who lead the children to Mr. Murry; and mention anything you feel is never quite made clear in the book.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay on the socialistic conformity of the people on Camazotz. Consider that the novel was written during the so-called Cold War. Discuss the similarities and differences of the Camazotz people and Earth people. Summarize what L'Engle is saying about the contrast between democracy and communism.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss in detail the contrast between the Murry family and the O'Keefe family. Discuss the implied factor that makes the O'Keefe family dysfunctional. Mention the reason Calvin can see in Meg's family what she misses because of taking so many things for granted.
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