Winnie's Dilemmas and Decisions

In Chapter 20 of 'Tuck Everlasting', Winnie clings to Tuck amidst rising tension. The constable confronts Mae for allegedly kidnapping Winnie, but Winnie defends her choice to stay with the Tucks. The man in the yellow suit lies injured, and the constable decides on actions to take. Tuck is emotionally affected by the situation, fearing the gallows for Mae. Winnie resolves to prevent Mae from being hanged, understanding the implications of the Tucks' immortality.

What is Winnie doing at the beginning of the chapter?

• Running away from the Tucks

• Standing with her cheek pressed into Tuck's chest

• Hiding from the man in the yellow suit

• Arguing with the constable

What does the constable say about the man in the yellow suit?

• He has escaped

• He is dead

• He is not dead yet

• He is awake

How does Winnie respond to the constable's accusation of kidnapping?

• She accuses the constable of lying

• She remains silent

• She says she came willingly

• She admits she was kidnapped

What is the constable's reaction to Winnie's claim?

• He laughs at her

• He arrests the Tucks immediately

• He is skeptical and disbelieving

• He believes her immediately

What does the constable decide to do with Mae and Winnie?

• Let them go free

• Send them home

• Take them to the police station

• Leave them with the Tucks

Who carries the man in the yellow suit into the house?

• Tuck and Winnie

• The constable

• Winnie and Mae

• Miles and Jesse

What does Winnie say to reassure Tuck?

• The man in the yellow suit is fine

• The constable will help us

• We should run away

• Everything's going to be all right

What is Winnie's main concern as they leave?

• Escaping from the constable

• Finding the man in the yellow suit

• Preventing Mae's execution

• Getting home safely