Exploring Tuck Everlasting Chapters 4 and 5

Winnie encounters a mysterious stranger at her gate, who is searching for someone. Later, she decides not to run away and explores the woods, where she meets Jesse, a boy who warns her about a mysterious spring. The story unfolds with themes of curiosity, fear, and the unknown.

What was Winnie doing when the stranger arrived at the Fosters' gate?

• Playing with her dog

• Watering the plants

• Catching fireflies

• Reading a book

How did the stranger describe his past experience with catching fireflies?

• He found it boring

• He used to do it when he was Winnie's age

• He did it recently

• He never did it

What did the stranger want to know from Winnie and her grandmother?

• The way to the nearest town

• Information about a family he was looking for

• Where to find a good restaurant

• The history of the village

What did Winnie's grandmother think the mysterious music was?

• Wind chimes

• Birds

• A music box

• Elves

Why did Winnie decide not to run away?

• She had nowhere else to go

• She was afraid to go alone

• She wanted to explore the woods

• All of the above

What did Winnie find surprising about the woods?

• It was completely silent

• It was dark and scary

• It was full of people

• It was full of light and life

Who did Winnie meet in the woods?

• A talking animal

• Jesse Tuck

• Her grandmother

• A fairy

How did Jesse Tuck describe his age to Winnie?

• He said he was 104 years old

• He didn't mention his age

• He said he was 17 years old

• He said he was 50 years old

What did Jesse warn Winnie about the water?

• It was poisonous

• It would be terrible for her to drink

• It was dirty

• It was too cold

Who appeared at the end of the section to help Jesse?

• A group of villagers

• A police officer

• Winnie's father

• May Tuck and her other son