Tuck Everlasting

Which DOES NOT describe the setting of the novel Tuck Everlasting?

• In a town called Treegap

• In the late 1800's

• In the Wood, Winnie's cottage, and the Tuck's home

• At the Man in the Yellow Suit's home

At the Tuck's house, what plan does the Man in the Yellow Suit announce?

• He will search until he finds the family that lives forever.

• He will split the Wood with the Tucks.

• He will never tell anyone about their magic water because it might be dangerous.

• He will sell the magic water to those who deserve to live forever.

Who is NOT one of the main characters?

• Winnie

• Miles

• Mrs. Foster

• The Man in the Yellow Suit

How does Winnie feel about her life in the beginning of the book?

• She feels happy and excited about being the only child.

• She is angry that her family does not pay enough attention to her.

• She is happy and spoiled by her loving family.

• She feels smothered by her family's watchful eye.

Who stole the Tuck's horse?

• Winnie's father

• Jesse

• The man in the yellow suit

• The sheriff

What does Mae mean when she says, "The worst is happening at last"?

• They want to share their water.

• The secret is out.

• Tuck is dying.

• Jesse fell out of a tree.

Why do the Tucks kidnap Winnie?

• Jesse wants to marry her.

• They have always wanted a daughter.

• In order to explain their story and convince her not to tell.

• Winnie asks them to take her away.

When Mr. Tuck takes Winnie rowing, what does he talk about?

• He talks about life being like a wheel.

• He talks about the best way to catch a fish.

• He talks about how much he loves Mae.

• He talks about how nice it would be if she married Jesse.

How does the Man in the Yellow Suit blackmail Winnie's family?

• He says he'll bring back Winnie if they will sell him the Wood.

• He says he'll pay them half of what their property is worth.

• He has their horse and won't give it back unless they give him the Wood.

• He has kidnapped Winnie and is using the Wood for ransom.

What suggestion does Jesse make to Winnie?

• She needs to learn how to fish.

• She should take cooking lessons from Mae.

• She should go home and stay as far away from the spring as possible.

• She should drink the water from the spring when she turns seventeen.