Exploring Characters Connections_Pre-Assesseme

What best describes the relationship between Meg and Charles Wallace at the beginning of A Wrinkle in Time?

• They are strangers

• They are siblings who often fight

• They are close and protective of each other

• They do not understand each other well

In the line "Time is like a tesseract," the word “tesseract” most likely refers to:

• A kind of building

• A wrinkle in time

• A space shuttle

• A form of energy

1. Compare Meg’s personality to Calvin’s personality in one or two sentences.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The stars danced in the sky.

• The tree whispered in the wind.

• The ground was as dry as a bone.

• The sun was a golden coin in the sky.

Briefly describe the setting of A Wrinkle in Time when the children visit Camazotz.

The phrase "her anger was a roaring fire" is an example of figurative language.

• True

• False

How does the setting of Earth differ from the planet Uriel?

• Earth is peaceful, while Uriel is dangerous.

• Earth is chaotic, while Uriel is harmonious.

• Uriel is darker and colder than Earth.

• Earth has no life, while Uriel is thriving.

Draw lines to match the figurative language to its meaning. You can also use the drawing tool to write the letters on the line.

How do the interactions between Meg and her father influence her character development?

Which phrase represents a simile?

• The moon glowed like a lantern.

• The moon was a lantern.

• The moon whispered secrets.

• The moon danced with the stars.