Exploring Tuck Everlasting Chapter 23

The transcript describes a hot day in the village of Tree Gap, focusing on Winnie and her family. Winnie feels restless and guilty as she contemplates a forbidden act. As the evening progresses, the weather changes, and Winnie reflects on her relationships with the Tuck family. She resolves to help them, despite the potential consequences, and falls asleep with a sense of purpose.

What is the primary reason for the stillness in the village of Tree Gap?

• A holiday

• A storm

• Intense heat

• A festival

Where does Winnie decide to spend her time during the hot day?

• In the garden

• In the parlor

• In her room

• In the kitchen

What does Winnie struggle with while sitting in her room?

• Listening to music

• Reading a book

• Writing a letter

• Drawing a picture

What change in the weather does Winnie notice in the evening?

• A sudden drop in temperature

• A rainbow appearing

• The sky thickening and becoming hazy

• The sky clearing up

How does Winnie's family react to the news of the approaching rain?

• With disappointment

• With gratitude

• With indifference

• With fear

What does Winnie feel beneath her excitement about her plan?

• Confusion

• Anger

• Guilt

• Joy

What does Winnie think about the Tuck family?

• They are untrustworthy

• They are dangerous

• They are indifferent

• They are helpless and trusting

What does Winnie block from her mind to avoid horror?

• The thought of Jesse

• The thought of the storm

• The thought of her family

• The thought of Mae being caught

What does Winnie contemplate about when she turns 17?

• If she will leave her family

• If she will regret her decisions

• If she will marry Jesse

• If she will travel the world

What time does Winnie wake up with a jerk?

• One o'clock

• Five minutes to midnight

• Eleven o'clock

• Midnight