Tuck Everlasting Anticipation Guide

When Winnie first sees Jesse he is...

• Climbing a tree

• Talking to her toad

• Drinking from a spring

• Riding his horse

Why does Angus Tuck take Winnie out onto the pond?

• To catch trout for breakfast

• To show her the spring

• To scare her into keeping the secret

• To explain why keeping the secret is so important

What happens to Winnie when she returns home from the Tuck's house?

• She is put in jail

• She is put on trial

• Her parents become even more overprotective

• She is finally allowed to play with other children 

Which DOES NOT describe the setting of the novel Tuck Everlasting?

• In a town called Treegap

• In the late 1800's

• In the Wood, Winnie's cottage, and the Tuck's home

• At the Man in the Yellow Suit's home

Why do the Tucks kidnap Winnie?

• Jesse wants to marry her.

• They have always wanted a daughter.

• In order to explain their story and convince her not to tell.

• Winnie asks them to take her away.

When Mr. Tuck takes Winnie rowing, what does he talk about?

• He talks about life being like a wheel.

• He talks about the best way to catch a fish.

• He talks about how much he loves Mae.

• He talks about how nice it would be if she married Jesse.

At the Tuck's house, what plan does the Man in the Yellow Suit announce?

• He will search until he finds the family that lives forever.

• He will split the Wood with the Tucks.

• He will never tell anyone about their magic water because it might be dangerous.

• He will sell the magic water to those who deserve to live forever.

What is the main theme of 'Tuck Everlasting'?

• A) The importance of family

• B) The cycle of life and death

• C) The power of friendship

• D) The pursuit of happiness

Which character in 'Tuck Everlasting' is most associated with the concept of immortality?

• A) Winnie Foster

• B) Jesse Tuck

• C) The Man in the Yellow Suit

• D) Angus Tuck

What does the spring in 'Tuck Everlasting' symbolize?

• A) Eternal life

• B) Wealth

• C) Danger

• D) Freedom