A Wrinkle in Time Study Guide

1. What kind of storm does the book open with?

• a hurricane
• a thunder storm
• a tornado
• a tsunami

2. Why did Meg get in a fight in the opening chapter?

• someone tripped her
• someone made fun of her brother
• someone called her names
• no reason at all

3. Which of these is Meg's dog?

• Lassie
• Kilsworth
• Fortinbras
• Underhanker

4. Which member of Meg's family is missing?

• her father
• her mother
• her youngest brother
• her grandfather

5. Which of these is NOT one of Meg's siblings?

• Dennys
• Steven
• Sandy
• Charles Wallace

6. Where is Meg's bedroom?

• upstairs
• the garage
• the attic
• the basement

7. What do people think about Charles Wallace?

• he is very normal
• he's a moron
• he's very short
• he's a genius

8. What is Mrs. Murry's job?

• a doctor
• a lawyer
• a scientist
• a teacher

9. Who ends up being the "tramp"?

• Mrs. Who
• Mrs. Whatsit
• Mrs. Which
• none of the above

10. What does the "tramp" steal?

• innocence
• bed sheets
• money
• curtains