Tuck Everlasting Ch. 20-23

Front

What is the main reason Mae Tuck hit the man in the yellow suit?

Back

She hit him because he was taking the child away.

Front

What news does the constable bring to the Fosters?

Back

The man in the yellow suit has died.

Front

What shocking statement does Winnie make to the constable?

Back

She says she wasn't kidnapped by the Tucks; she wanted to go with them.

Front

Why must Mae Tuck not be punished with the gallows?

Back

Because anyone watching her at the gallows will see she cannot die.

Front

Where does Winnie hide the bottle of water Jesse gave her?

Back

Inside a bureau drawer.

Front

What is the significance of the man in the yellow suit's death?

Back

It removes the immediate threat to the Tuck family and their secret.

Front

How does Winnie feel about the Tucks by the end of the story?

Back

She feels a strong connection and understanding towards them.

Front

What does the bottle of water symbolize in the story?

Back

It symbolizes the choice of immortality and the burden that comes with it.

Front

What lesson does Winnie learn about life and death?

Back

She learns that life is precious and that death is a natural part of it.

Front

How does the Tuck family view their immortality?

Back

They see it as a curse rather than a blessing.