Tuck Everlasting 1-6

What is the main purpose of the prologue of Tuck Everlasting?

• It describes all of the novel's important characters.

• It introduces three main plot elements.

• It presents a powerful simile for the first week of August.

• It encourages the reader to read the novel slowly.

What is the first hint that there is something extraordinary about the Tucks?

• their odd name

• the second word in the title

• their infrequent visists with their sons

• Tuck's dream of heaven

What is WInnie's major problem at the BEGINNING of the story?

• She feels trapped by her family's concern.

• She fears going away alone.

• She doesn't know how to fend for herself.

• She has no friends.

What feelings does Winnie express to the toad?

• disgust and fear

• anger and hatred

• frustration and boredom

• sympathy and kindness

Which lines from the story provide an early hint that there is something strange about the Tucks?

• "He snored gently, and for a moment his mouth tuned up in a smile. He almost never smiled except in sleep."

• "At dawn, Mae Tuck set out for the village of Treegap... she went every ten years to meet her sons..."

• "The sounds of her dressing were so familiar to Tuck that he could say without opening his eyes, 'You don't need that shawl...'"

• "Anyway, it's ten years since I went to Treegap...But even if someone did see me, they won't remember."

The following description of the wood arouses what feelings in the reader?

"...the wood had a sleeping, otherworld appearance that made you want to speak in whispers."

• a terrible suspicion that the wood holds some awful threat

• a strong desire to learn more about the possibly dangerous wild creatures that live there

• an expectation that there will be something extraordinary about the wood

• the realization that the author must love nature

The description of the stranger as having "dry, gray hair," "long, thin fingers," and a twitching shoulder that "moved in angles" leads to suspicion that the author wants the reader to think off the stranger as:

• unbelievably old

• up to no good

• possessed of mysterious powers

• weak and pitiful

Based on the stranger's reaction to hearing the music from the wood, what do you think he is most likely to do?

• return to his home and his own music

• solve any problems that may come for Winnie and the Tucks

• search confidently for the Tucks

• fall under a magic spell

The overall impression of the Tucks after reading the first six chapters suggests that Winnie:

• will come to be very fond of them.

• is in great danger.

• makes a mistake by not calling out to the stranger on the road.

• is in for a boring time.

What is the theme of the first six chapters of Tuck Everlasting?

• Music can be a powerful and mysterious force.

• People sometimes take precious things for granted.

• Strange friendships are better than none at all.

• Some things are best left undisturbed.