Tuck Everlasting ch. 16-17

How does the stranger justify his delay in reporting the crime to the constable?

• He was gathering more evidence

• He was afraid of retaliation

• He said he needed to see where they took her

• He did not realize it was a crime

Why does the constable express surprise when he learns that the Fosters have agreed to sell their land to the stranger?

• The Fosters were very land-proud

• The land has no real value to outsiders.

• The constable is unaware of the stranger's true identity.

• The Fosters are known for their shrewd business dealings.

How did the man in the yellow suit respond when the constable asked him what he intended to do with his newly acquired piece of property?

• He said he planned to build a home.

• He said he was not building a home but didn't say what he would do with it.

• He mentioned selling it for profit.

• He did not respond.

How would you describe the constable?

• Laid back, suspicious of the stranger, slow, lazy and talkative

• very professional

• Friendly and helpful

• Unreliable and dishonest

Why does the stranger say he is going on ahead?

• He pretends to be worried but he wants to go ahead of the search party to talk to the Tucks alone

• To escape because he is part of the kidnapping

• To meet someone else

• To avoid further conversation

What does Miles invite Winnie to do?

• Go for a walk

• Go fishing

• Attend a concert

• Watch a movie

Why was Winnie convinced that the Tucks would honor their promise to take her home?

• Because the Tucks had a trustworthy reputation

• Due to a previous promise they kept

• Winnie had a strong intuition about the Tucks' honesty

• They had been very kind to her

How old would Mile’s children be? Why didn’t he take them to the spring to drink from the water?

• Mile's children are too young to travel to the spring.

• Mile's children are grown up and do not live with him.

• The children were too old by the time they realized the power of the water.

• They would be in their 80's.

How does Miles respond to Winnie’s reflection that it would be nice if nothing ever had to die?

• He agrees with her

• He said there would be too many people, overcrowded.

• He ignores the comment

• He changes the subject

What is it that convinces Winnie that the Tucks are right about wanting to keep the spring a secret?

• The Tucks' explanation of the dangers of immortality

• The Tucks' personal stories and experiences

• The mosquitoes never die.

• All of the above