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Tuck Everlasting Chapters 1-3
By Katelyn Branum
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Question 1
1.
What month does
Tuck Everlasting
begin in? (lvl 1)
May
June
August
September
Question 2
2.
What is at the center of the wood near Winnie’s house? (lvl 1)
a river
a giant oak tree
a small spring
a cave
Question 3
3.
How does Winnie feel about her life at the beginning of the book?
Happy and content
Curious but satisfied
Bored and restless
Angry and rebellious
Question 4
4.
What unusual feature does the Tuck family have?
They never grow older
They can turn into animals
They are invisible at night
They can read minds
Question 5
5.
Why does the author describe the month of August as a time when “nothing ever seems to happen”?
To show that the town is very exciting
To emphasize the stillness and quiet before something changes
To suggest that summer is the busiest time of the year
To describe how Winnie enjoys her daily life
Question 6
6.
What is the
main
reason Winnie talks to the toad in Chapter 3?
She feels lonely and has no one else to talk to
She wants to practice speaking to animals
She is making a wish for a new pet
She believes the toad is magical
Question 7
7.
How does the man in the yellow suit create a sense of mystery?
He is described as friendly and warm
He knows a secret about Winnie’s family
He is searching for something but won’t explain what
He carries a large bag filled with tools
Question 8
8.
What
best
describes the setting of the story so far?
A busy, loud city
A quiet, peaceful countryside
A dangerous, stormy town
A dark and mysterious forest
Question 9
9.
How does Winnie’s desire to run away relate to her feelings about her home life?
She wants to run away because she is in danger
She feels trapped and wants freedom
She is following the advice of the toad
She wants to explore the woods for treasure
Question 10
10.
The author describes the wood as “sleeping” and “unchanging.” What does this suggest about the place?
It is full of danger and wild animals
It is a place where time seems to stand still
It is a busy area where people go often
It is a magical place filled with fairies
Question 11
11.
Why might the Tuck family want to keep the spring a secret?
They are afraid of being laughed at
They believe people would use it for the wrong reasons
They think the water is poisonous
They do not know what the water does
Question 12
12.
How does the prologue help set the tone for the novel?
It introduces the reader to Winnie’s family
It describes a peaceful town where nothing changes
It hints that something mysterious and important will happen
It explains the history of the spring
Question 13
13.
The author describes the road as a “hub of the wheel.” How does this metaphor connect to the themes of the novel?
It shows that the town is shaped like a wheel
It represents how everything in life moves in cycles
It suggests that the road leads to a busy city
It hints that the story will focus on transportation
Question 14
14.
Why do you think Winnie’s family is so strict with her? How does this compare to the freedom of the Tucks?
Winnie’s family is strict because they love her and want to protect her, while the Tucks live freely because they don’t have to worry about normal life.
Winnie’s family doesn’t care about her and just likes making rules, while the Tucks want her to be independent.
Winnie’s family is strict because they are hiding a big secret from her, while the Tucks are free because they live in a magical world.
Winnie’s family wants her to run away, but the Tucks want her to stay with them forever.
Question 15
15.
Predict how Winnie’s decision to explore the wood will affect the rest of the story. What consequences might she face?
Winnie might find something unexpected, like a magical secret, and be faced with a difficult decision.
Winnie will find a new pet and bring it home to her family.
Winnie will get lost in the woods, and her family will never find her.
Winnie will explore for a while, get bored, and return home without anything interesting happening.