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You may associate her name with the classic "Wrinkle in Time" series, but Madeline L'Engle also wrote some other books which are included here.
19 Madeline L'Engle quizzes and 220 Madeline L'Engle trivia questions.
1.
  Sometimes It Takes an Outsider    
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
Characters in "A Wrinkle in Time"
Madeline L'Engle wrote an amazing piece of science fiction and fantasy for young people with her 1962 novel "A Wrinkle in Time". It's a true battle of good vs. evil, with a FANTASTIC cast of characters.
Average, 15 Qns, gracious1, May 15 24
Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10,11,12
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gracious1 gold member
May 15 24
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  "A Wrinkle in Time": Character Match    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Madeline L'Engle's famous book "A Wrinkle in Time" has lots of cool characters! It's up to you to match them to their descriptions.
Average, 10 Qns, VBookWorm, Nov 06 23
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VBookWorm
Nov 06 23
75 plays
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  20 A Wrinkle In Time Questions   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz contains questions about the characters and plot of my favorite book from childhood 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle. Enjoy!
Easier, 20 Qns, DillPickle, Feb 26 19
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7
Easier
DillPickle
Feb 26 19
2529 plays
4.
  The Characters of "A Wrinkle in Time"    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
"A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeline L'Engle takes us on a journey with extraordinary and unforgettable characters. (Please note, these questions are based on the characters as described in L'Engle's book not the 2018 film).
Average, 15 Qns, sally0malley, Jul 19 19
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
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sally0malley gold member
Jul 19 19
116 plays
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  Madeleine L'Engle's "A Ring of Endless Light"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"A Ring of Endless Light" was my favorite book growing up, and I'm thrilled that children today are still interested in the touching coming-of-age story of Vicky Austin. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, amywats, Jun 20 05
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amywats
297 plays
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  Time to Wrinkle!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I just finished reading "A Wrinkle in Time" for a course in Children's Literature and discovered a classic I had previously overlooked. Here are a few questions about the novel. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, Kendra23, Aug 24 11
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7
Easier
Kendra23
1467 plays
7.
  The Book of "Many Waters"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I really liked this book by Madeline L'Engle. It's not like the other books in its series, and this quiz might reveal things if you haven't read it. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, FanOfRowling, Jun 22 08
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FanOfRowling
374 plays
8.
  'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeline L'Engle    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I just recently finished reading this book for the 4th time and just had to make a quiz about it. Hope you like it!
Average, 10 Qns, Jacquilyn, Nov 15 22
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Jacquilyn
Nov 15 22
67 plays
9.
  "A Swiftly Tilting Planet"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about "A Swiftly Tilting Planet", by Madeleine L'Engle, the third book in the series.
Average, 10 Qns, kirlin, Aug 11 16
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7
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kirlin
718 plays
10.
  L'Engle's Wrinkle    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is about Madeline L'Engle's book 'A Wrinkle In Time'. It's got a lot of details in it, but it's all from my memory so if you know the book well, you should do fine.
Average, 20 Qns, ChristineSierra, Jan 02 21
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ChristineSierra
Jan 02 21
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trivia question Quick Question
What young child dies in Vicky's arms in the emergency room?

From Quiz "Madeleine L'Engle's "A Ring of Endless Light""




11.
  "Many Waters"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I absolutely love this book- in fact I did a report on it for my sociology class. It was written by Madeleine L'Engel and I think she's wonderful.
Average, 10 Qns, Bloom-girl, Jan 02 21
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Bloom-girl
Jan 02 21
663 plays
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  "Meet the Austins" - Madeline L'Engle    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the first book in a series of three featuring Vicky Austin and her family. They were my favourite as a child and teenager. There are spoilers if you haven't read it.
Average, 10 Qns, westwingitis, Aug 30 07
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westwingitis
186 plays
13.
  A Wind In The Door    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A simple quiz about the book by Madeleine L'Engle. It is the sequel to "A Wrinkle in Time". If you have read this book, the questions should be easy to understand. If you haven't...
Average, 10 Qns, daisybabe41, Nov 17 18
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7
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daisybabe41
Nov 17 18
782 plays
14.
  What do you know about A Wrinkle in Time?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on my favorite book, "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madleine L'Engle.
Tough, 10 Qns, egyptmysteries, Jul 03 10
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15.
  Madeline L'Engle    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's some trivia about a variety of Madeline L'Engle books.
Average, 10 Qns, 22Sierra, Jan 02 21
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22Sierra
Jan 02 21
466 plays
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  Madeleine, Oh Madeleine! Meeting the Door in Time    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Her name was Madeleine L'Engle and her books were my childhood. Often times I would bury myself in her beautifully-written pages for hours, and long to join her characters on their adventures.
Average, 10 Qns, emli, Dec 31 08
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emli
201 plays
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  Madeline L'Engle's "A Wrinkle In Time"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you think you know Madeline L'Engle's book "A Wrinkle In Time"? Take the quiz and find out!
Tough, 10 Qns, JeriahGab, Jan 02 21
Tough
JeriahGab
Jan 02 21
439 plays
18.
  Troubling a Star    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Madeleine L'Engle's "Troubling a Star" is a great book. I hope you like my quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, Frodo2329, Jul 08 05
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Frodo2329
201 plays
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  A Wrinkle In Time Test Your Knowledge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on the book "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeline L'Engle. Get ready to Wrinkle (not your book though, that would be bad ^U^)!
Average, 10 Qns, SuperEm, Sep 19 20
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Sep 19 20
93 plays

Madeline L'Engle Trivia Questions
1. In chapter 1 Meg wakes up due to a big storm and goes down-stairs. Who is waiting in the kitchen to meet her?

From Quiz 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeline L'Engle

Answer: Charles Wallace

When Meg goes down-stairs and meets Charles Wallace at the table she finds out he had made hot chocolate for both her and her mom who came in a little later.

2. Name the sandwiches that Mrs. Murry and Mrs Whatsit ate.

From Quiz A Wrinkle In Time

Answer: liverwurst and cream cheese, tuna fish salad

Charles Wallace is eating bread and jam, and when he offers to make Meg one she says she would rather have lettuce and tomato, which she does. Mrs. Murry eats liverwurst and cream cheese, and Mrs Whatsit sniffed out the russian caviar (which she wanted to eat) but they were saving that for mother's birthday, so she had tuna fish salad instead.

3. What is the project that John is making for the Science Fair with his Uncle Douglas?

From Quiz "Meet the Austins" - Madeline L'Engle

Answer: A space suit

John wants to be a scientist when he grows up.

4. When is Charles Wallace saving the Russian caviar for?

From Quiz Madeline L'Engle's "A Wrinkle In Time"

Answer: Mrs. Murry's birthday

When Charles offers a sandwich for Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Whatsit says she likes Russian caviar. But Charles denies doing one because he said he is saving it for her mom's birthday.

5. Vicky is the main character in the story. How many brothers and sisters does she have?

From Quiz Troubling a Star

Answer: 3

John is her older brother (he is in college); Suzy comes after Vicky (Vicky thinks Suzy is the smart one) and last but not least comes Rob.

6. What character in "A Ring of Endless Light" refers to Vicky as "Vicky-O"?

From Quiz Madeleine L'Engle's "A Ring of Endless Light"

Answer: Zachary

Vicky and Zachary met a summer earlier as the Austin family crossed the country on a family roadtrip in "The Moon by Night." Zachary gave Vicky her first kiss, and Vicky cares for him deeply. The rest of the Austin family, however, is not thrilled about the relationship between the much-older Zachary and naive Vicky.

7. What is the chronologically last of Murry family books to include Mr. and Mrs. Murry (as of 2003)?

From Quiz Madeline L'Engle

Answer: "An Acceptable Time"

"A Wrinkle in Time" is the first introduction to the Murrys; "A Wind in the Door" takes place next because Meg is still in high school; "Many Waters" is next because the twins comment on Meg being in college; "A Swiftly Tilting Planet" is next to last because Meg is married and pregnant; "An Acceptable Time" is obviously last since the main character, Polly, is the child Meg is pregnant with in "A Swiftly Tilting Planet". Mr. and Mrs. Murry are in all of the books regarding their children and their grand-daughter, Polly comes to stay with them in the last one.

8. The first line of the book:"It was a ____ ___ ______ night."

From Quiz A Wrinkle in Time

Answer: dark and stormy

You should know this even if you've only read the book once. Meg thinks that it's a hurricane.

9. Where does Charles Wallace meet Gaudior?

From Quiz "A Swiftly Tilting Planet"

Answer: The star-watching rock

Mrs. O'Keefe gives him a rune which he recites at the star-watching rock, and Gaudior appears.

10. Who are the main characters in this Murray related novel?

From Quiz "Many Waters"

Answer: Sandy and Dennys

I love the twins more then any one else in the Murray family- they're just so regular.

11. What is the name of Meg Murry's youngest brother?

From Quiz Time to Wrinkle!

Answer: Charles Wallace

Charles Wallace is a young boy, but his knowledge surpasses most.

12. Who are the Murray children (in order of age)?

From Quiz L'Engle's Wrinkle

Answer: Meg, Sandy, Dennys, Charles Wallace

Meg's the oldest, then the twins, Sandy (short for Alexander) and Dennys. The youngest is Charles Wallace.

13. Who is the main character in this story?

From Quiz A Wind In The Door

Answer: Meg

14. While Meg, Mom and Charles Wallace are drinking some hot cocoa Fortinbras starts barking. Which of the Mrs. Ws comes in with her wet boots and several layers of clothing?

From Quiz 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeline L'Engle

Answer: Mrs. Whatsit

Mrs. Whatsit walks in behind Mom and stays until her feet dry a little from the storm she had been walking in. Meg also makes her a sandwich to eat while her feet dry.

15. When Mrs Whatsit goes into the Murry family's house (un-invited in the middle of the night), what kind of hat is she wearing?

From Quiz A Wrinkle In Time

Answer: man's felt hat

During the storm, someone knocks on the door and Meg fears that it's the tramp. As Mrs. Murry holds the door open for the stranger, the book describes what she is wearing: she was wearing so much clothing. . . no wonder she had sweat-puddles in her boots. They have no idea that this in fact is the beginning of a new adventure.

16. In 'Meet the Austins' a young girl comes to stay with the Austins because a tragedy has occurred. What is her name?

From Quiz Madeleine, Oh Madeleine! Meeting the Door in Time

Answer: Maggie

This was a text which dealt with, among other things, how a child reacts to grief. In this case, young Maggie Hamilton had just lost both her parents in an accident.

17. What is the name of the girl that comes to live with the Austins after her father dies in a jet accident?

From Quiz "Meet the Austins" - Madeline L'Engle

Answer: Maggie

Maggie is very different from the other children, especially as she is an only child and the Austin family already had four children.

18. What sandwich did Mrs. Murry have?

From Quiz Madeline L'Engle's "A Wrinkle In Time"

Answer: liverwurst and cream cheese

When Meg and Mrs. Murry went to the kitchen, Charles offered to make a sandwich for them. Meg had tomato and lettuce while Mrs. Murry had liverwurst and cream cheese.

19. Who does Adam Eddington III want Vicky to meet?

From Quiz Troubling a Star

Answer: his great-aunt

Adam thinks that Vicky will like his Great-Aunt Serena because Serena reminds him of Vicky's grandfather.

20. The novel opens at the funeral of Commander Rodney, a family friend. How did the Commander die?

From Quiz Madeleine L'Engle's "A Ring of Endless Light"

Answer: He had a heart attack while saving a drowning young man.

The young man the Commander was saving was Vicky's old boyfriend, Zachary Gray. Zachary was trying to commit suicide by overturning his boat. Most of the Austin family cannot forgive Zachary after the Commander's resulting death.

21. In "A Wrinkle in Time" and "A Wind in the Door", the Murrys have a dog named Fortinbras; what famous author used this name?

From Quiz Madeline L'Engle

Answer: Shakespeare

A character in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is named Fortinbras. I'd assume this is where the Murrys (and Madeline L'Engle) got the name.

22. What was Charles Wallace eating at the beginning of the book?

From Quiz A Wrinkle in Time

Answer: bread and jam

Meg had a BLT, Mrs. Murray had a liverwurst sandwich, and Mrs. Whatsit had tuna salad.

23. What sort of creature is Gaudior?

From Quiz "A Swiftly Tilting Planet"

Answer: A unicorn

Gaudior is a beautiful silvery unicorn with wings that disappear when he folds them across his back.

24. What game are they playing when it gets too snowy to stay outside?

From Quiz "Many Waters"

Answer: hockey

They're playing with a bunch of friends and it gets to the point they can't see anyone so they have to stop.

25. What subject is Meg good at in school?

From Quiz Time to Wrinkle!

Answer: Math

Meg does poorly in the other subjects, but excels in math. She even helps Calvin, who is two grades ahead, with his math homework.

26. Who is the young man that joins Meg and Charles Wallace?

From Quiz L'Engle's Wrinkle

Answer: Calvin O'Keefe

27. What family is the focus of this book?

From Quiz A Wrinkle In Time

Answer: The Murrys

The Murry family includes: Mr. and Mrs. Murry, Margaret (known as Meg), Sandy, Dennys, and Charles Wallace.

28. What is Meg's first task?

From Quiz A Wind In The Door

Answer: To name Mr. Jenkins

29. Mrs. Whatsit said what that upset Mrs. Murrey?

From Quiz 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeline L'Engle

Answer: tesseract

The tesseract is the project Mr. Murrey had been working on when he disappeared. This is a mode of transportation used by all the Mrs. Ws.

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