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Tuck Everlasting Ch. 4-5

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was used to hide the spring wood?

a)

boxes

b)

Pebbles

c)

blankets

d)

nothing

2.
Who visits the Fosters' home?
a)
The man in the yellow suit
b)
A dog
c)
A horse
d)
The man in the blue suit
3.
Which of the following best describes Winnie?
a)
carefree and relaxed
b)
unhappy and frustrated
c)
anxious and fearful
d)
calm and friendly
4.
Read the line from Chapter 1: “the meager grass along its edges were somewhat ragged and forlorn”
What is the meaning of the word forlorn?
a)
sad and pitiful
b)
lush and thick
c)
brightly colored
d)
the grass is cut neatly
5.
Read the line from Chapter 3: "“All right! I’m coming!” she cried, exasperated, and then added quickly, “I mean, I’ll be right there, Mama.”
What is the meaning of the word exasperated?
a)
loving and happy
b)
irritated and annoyed
c)
angry and resentful
d)
neutral; not feeling any specific emotion
6.
The man in the yellow suit is SO interested in the music coming from the wood (Chapter 4). What can you infer is his reason?
a)
He wants to impress Winnie's grandmother with his knowledge of music
b)
He likes to sing and dance
c)
He's heard the tune before and knows who is playing it
d)
He's interested in learning about elves
7.
Evaluate the title of the book. Why did the author name the novel Tuck Everlasting?
a)
I don't know
b)
The Tucks live in a magical forest that never dies
c)
Mr. Tuck is forever asleep
d)
The Tuck family lives forever, never aging or dying 
8.

In Chapter 4, a stranger talks to Winnie. Who does he say he's looking for?

a)

Winnie

b)

the Foster's

c)

the Tuck's

d)

He never really says who, he only says he's looking for a family.

9.

What do Winnie, her grandmother, and the stranger hear?

a)

cows in the wood

b)

wolves howling in the wood

c)

a strange melody or music coming from the wood

d)

voices singing in the wood

10.

The stranger is happy after he hears the music. What can the reader infer from his happiness?

a)

that he really likes music

b)

that he believes he found what he was looking for

c)

that he enjoyed his conversation with Winnie

11.
Upon entering the wood, what does Winnie discover?
a)
a toad
b)
elves
c)
a boy, almost man
d)
a spring with everlasting water
12.
True/False: Jesse lies about his age.
a)
False: He is only 17.
b)
True: He is a 17-year-old boy intentionally dressed as an old man.
c)
False: He is 107, though he appears to be 17.
d)
True: He is a 107-year-old man, wearing the clothes of a teenager.
13.
How does Jesse respond when Winnie desires a drink from the spring?
a)
Excitement; he wants to share a future with her.
b)
With caution; he knows something that concerns him.
c)
Anger; he believes the spring is his alone.
d)
Emotion; he realizes the spring could sicken her.
14.
How does Jesse feel when Ma and Miles arrive?
a)
Relief
b)
Bitterness
c)
Embarassement
d)
Joy
15.

What motivates Winnie to run away anyway?

a)

She brings a large stick for protection.

b)

She doesn't see the stranger anywhere.

c)

She steals money from a kitchen cupboard.

d)

She tells herself she will investigate the music she heard.

16.

Why does Winnie find the Wood absolutely delightful?

a)

The Wood was full of light, creatures, and flowers.

b)

Winnie found very relaxing tree houses in the Wood.

c)

Winnie could take the best naps in the Wood.

d)

The Wood was full of beautiful, colorful trees.

17.

What animal does Winnie see with satisfaction?

a)

the toad from yesterday

b)

a dog belonging to the neighbors

c)

a firefly

d)

a large bear

18.

How does the boy know Winnie is a Foster?

a)

because Winnie's name is embroidered on her dress

b)

because Winnie said she owns the woods

c)

because Winnie is rude, and the boy knows Fosters are always rude

d)

because Winnie is beautiful, and the boy knows Fosters are beautiful

19.

What does Jess Tuck try to prevent Winnie from doing?

a)

He tries to prevent her from taking the toad with her.

b)

He tries to prevent her from throwing pebbles.

c)

He tries to prevent her from drinking the water.

d)

He tries to prevent her from talking to him.

20.

What words best describe Mae Tuck's reaction to seeing Jess and Winnie?

a)

surprise and accepting

b)

anger and aggression

c)

laughter and happiness

d)

boredom and disgust