A Wrinkle in Time Novel Study
A worksheet for 6th graders to review characters, plot, and themes in Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time.
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A Wrinkle in Time Novel Study
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your copy of 'A Wrinkle in Time' as needed.
1. Who is the main protagonist of 'A Wrinkle in Time'?
Calvin O'Keefe
Meg Murry
Charles Wallace Murry
Mrs. Whatsit
Complete the sentences using words from the novel.
2. The children used a to travel through space and time.
3. IT is a giant, pulsing that controls the inhabitants of Camazotz.
4. Describe the planet Camazotz and how it differs from Earth.
5. Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which are ordinary human beings.
True
False
6. In 'A Wrinkle in Time', the theme of conformity versus individuality is central to the story. Discuss how the planet Camazotz represents extreme conformity and how the Murry family embodies individuality. What message does L'Engle convey through this contrast?