Tuck Everlasting - Chapters 11-14

Front

Where did Tuck take Winnie to talk?

Back

The pond.

Front

What was Winnie never allowed to do at home but she always wanted to?

Back

Lick syrup off her fingers.

Front

The first night Winnie was with the Tucks, did she want to go home?

Back

Yes.

Front

How does Tuck describe life and death to Winnie?

Back

A wheel.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase, 'this rowboat now, it's stuck. That's what us Tucks are, Winnie. Stuck so's we can't move on.'?

Back

Metaphor/Figurative Language.

Front

What does the pond symbolize in 'Tuck Everlasting'?

Back

The pond symbolizes the idea of eternal life and the choices we make.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Tuck Everlasting'?

Back

The theme is the conflict between the desire for immortality and the natural cycle of life and death.

Front

Who are the main characters introduced in Chapters 11-14?

Back

Winnie Foster, the Tuck family (Mae, Angus, Jesse, and Miles Tuck).

Front

What does Winnie learn about the Tuck family's secret?

Back

She learns that they are immortal due to drinking from the spring.

Front

How does Winnie feel about her life at home?

Back

She feels restricted and desires more freedom.