Tuck Everlasting Introduction

In one sentence tell what Angus Tuck was trying to explain to Winnie at the pond.

• Life is ever changing.

• Everybody should drink from the spring.

• Treegap is the best town ever.

• Sleep in as late as possible every day. 

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Why did Tuck say, "Good girl" while he was at the gravestone?

• He was glad she chose to live a natural life and remain part of the "wheel".

• She chose the perfect spot to be buried.

• She found and married the best man.

• She had 4 wonderful children.

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What was the fantastic secret the Tucks told Winnie?

• They had not changed in 78 years because they drank from a well in town.

• They had not changed in 85 years because they drank from a spring in the wood by Treegap.

• They had not changed in 48 years because they drank from a spring in the wood by Treegap.

• They had not changed in 87 years because they drank from a spring in the wood by Treegap.

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Why had Angus Tuck looked at the body of the man on the ground almost enviously?

• He was very mad.

• He didn't know who he was.

• He longed to have a normal life span.

• He was hoping to be friends with him.

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___________  ___________ is the author of "Tuck Everlasting".

• Marsha Orr

• Natalie Babbitt

• Jane Abbott

• Jennifer Bammon

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Why didn't Miles give his wife and children water from the spring?

• He would have been close to the same age they were and it would have been peculiar.

• They would have been angry with him still for letting them leave.

• He didn't want them to live forever with him. 

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The Tucks were excited to have Winnie in their house.

• True

• False

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What is the main theme introduced in the beginning of 'Tuck Everlasting'?

• The cycle of life and death

• The importance of wealth

• The power of friendship

• The dangers of technology

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Which literary device is used in the opening description of the woods in 'Tuck Everlasting'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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What is the setting introduced at the start of 'Tuck Everlasting'?

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• A mysterious forest

• A sunny beach

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