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

2. In Chapter 11, Calvin urges Meg to try explaining to everyone who Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who and Mrs. Which are, but when Meg tries, she fumbles. Why?

3. What is Charles Wallace's interesting explanation for the lack of conflict on Camazotz?

4. What eventually gets Meg through the object containing her father and able to get to him?

5. At first, Meg cannot get enough of the Beasts' delicious food, but she loses her appetite when her father says ____________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. People on Camazotz refer to IT but never define what IT is. Why?

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

6. What does Mr. Murry tell Calvin about his experience in Camazotz that leads Meg to doubt her father?

7. Relate the message Mrs. Which gives Meg when she lands for the second time on Camazotz.

8. What does Meg realize for a short moment about herself when Charles points out how being different can lead to unhappiness?

9. Who does Aunt Beast resemble?

10. Back on Earth at the end of the book, what does Mr. Murry say about something he needs to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on mysteries of the universe. As your three main points, discuss recent findings of planets revolving around other stars, discovery of galaxies never before known to exist, and important scientific discoveries such as finding water on the moon. Conclude your essay with how these mysteries become fertile ground for science fiction writing.

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

Write an essay using at least three of Mrs. Who's quotes as main points. Write down the quote and its translation as given by Mrs. Who and then explain what the quote means in your own words.

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