A Wrinkle in Time Ch. 4 Flashcard

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What does it mean to 'tesser'?

Back

To travel through a wrinkle in space and time.

Front

Why does Mrs. Who speak only in strange quotations?

Back

She finds her thoughts difficult to verbalize (or to speak).

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How do Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which travel with Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin?

Back

They tesser.

Front

What thing does Mrs. Whatsit need to show the children?

Back

The dark thing.

Front

Where do Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which first take Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin?

Back

Uriel.

Front

What is a tesseract?

Back

A geometric shape that represents a four-dimensional cube, often used to explain the concept of tesser in the story.

Front

Who are the three Mrs. in 'A Wrinkle in Time'?

Back

Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which.

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What is the significance of Uriel in the story?

Back

Uriel is a planet that represents beauty and light, serving as a contrast to the dark forces in the story.

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What does the 'dark thing' symbolize?

Back

The dark thing symbolizes evil and the struggle against it.

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How does Meg's character develop throughout the story?

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Meg learns to embrace her strengths and weaknesses, growing in confidence and understanding.