Character Analysis and Themes in Literature

In Chapter 23 of 'Tuck Everlasting', the day is unbearably hot, affecting the village of Treegap. Winnie is restless and contemplates her actions and the consequences of helping Mae. As the day progresses, the sky changes, signaling an approaching storm. Winnie struggles with her internal conflict and ultimately decides to help Mae at midnight, despite the potential repercussions.

What is the main characteristic of the day described in the beginning of the chapter?

• It is a snowy day.

• It is an unbearably hot day.

• It is a windy day.

• It is a rainy day.

How does the sun appear in the description of the hot day?

• As a crescent moon.

• As a small, dim circle.

• As a ponderous circle without edges.

• As a bright star.

What do Winnie's mother and grandmother do to cope with the heat?

• They go for a swim.

• They go for a walk in the woods.

• They sit in the parlor fanning themselves and sipping lemonade.

• They take a nap.

Where does Winnie choose to sit during the hot afternoon?

• In the attic.

• In the garden.

• In the kitchen.

• By her window in her room.

What does Winnie do to pass the time while feeling restless?

• She writes in her diary.

• She reads a book.

• She plays a game.

• She rocks in her chair and listens to the clock.

What change in the weather does Winnie notice later in the day?

• The sky is thickening and the air is heavier.

• The sky is clearing up.

• The wind stops completely.

• It starts snowing.

What does Winnie tell her family about the weather?

• It's going to be sunny tomorrow.

• It's going to rain, she thinks.

• The wind is picking up.

• The temperature is dropping.

What is Winnie's main concern as she waits for midnight?

• Whether she will get caught.

• Whether she will be able to sleep.

• Whether she will have enough time.

• Whether she will find the right path.

What does Winnie feel beneath her excitement?

• Joy

• Fear

• Guilt

• Anger

What does Winnie plan to do at midnight?

• Change places with Mae in the jailhouse.

• Run away from home.

• Meet Jesse in the woods.

• Go for a walk.