Tuck Everlasting Prologue

Which is the name of the main character?

• Winnie Foster

• Winnie Tuck

• Winifred Smith

• Winifred Everlasting

What is the "elf music" Winnie's grandmother hears while she is outside?

• distant carousel

• Mae's music box

• Real elf music

• it is only in her imagination

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?

• sad and pitiful

• lush and thick

• brightly colored

• the grass is cut neatly

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?

• He wants to impress Winnie's grandmother with his knowledge of music

• He likes to sing and dance

• He's heard the tune before and knows who is playing it

• He's interested in learning about elves

Why do you think that Tuck only smiled when he was asleep?

• He was dreaming of food. 

• He was dreaming of living forever. 

• He was dreaming of heaven. 

• He was dreaming about Treegap.

Why does the author state that only the first house, the road, and the wood were important?

• They were in the hub of Treegap. 

• The first house was the only one lived in. 

• The cows loved to stay near the house. 

• People hated all three. 

What item does Mae never go anywhere without?

• Her second shawl

• Her brooch

• Her petticoat

• Her music box

What is the setting described in the prologue of 'Tuck Everlasting'?

• A small village in the woods

• A bustling city

• A desert landscape

• A coastal town

Which literary device is used in the prologue to describe the woods?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the mood established in the prologue of 'Tuck Everlasting'?

• Joyful and lively

• Mysterious and serene

• Chaotic and loud

• Sad and gloomy