Tuck Everlasting 19-21

Front

What is a constable?

Back

A police officer in a small town.

Front

Who witnesses Mae's attack?

Back

The constable.

Front

How do the Fosters react to the constable telling him that the man in yellow may die?

Back

Mixed feelings--shock and hope.

Front

Why did Mae hit the man in the yellow suit?

Back

He was going to use Winnie to advertise.

Front

What gift did the Man in the Yellow Suit possess that he shared in common with Mae and the Tuck family?

Back

A music box.

Front

What is the significance of the Man in the Yellow Suit in the story?

Back

He represents greed and the desire to exploit the Tuck family's secret.

Front

What does the Tuck family value most?

Back

Their family and the secret of immortality.

Front

How does Winnie feel about the Tuck family?

Back

She feels a strong connection and is torn between her old life and the new one with the Tucks.

Front

What does Mae Tuck do to protect her family?

Back

She hits the Man in the Yellow Suit to prevent him from taking Winnie.

Front

What theme is explored through the character of the Man in the Yellow Suit?

Back

The theme of the consequences of immortality and the moral dilemmas it creates.