What does the word “peculiar” most likely mean when the man in the yellow suit is described as having a peculiar smile?
Ordinary
Strange or unusual
Friendly
Boring
In Chapter 5, Mae Tuck tells Winnie, "The worst is happening at last." What does Mae most likely mean by “the worst”?
She is worried Winnie will tell others about the spring.
She is afraid Winnie is lost in the woods.
She thinks the man in the yellow suit is following them
She believes Winnie is too young to understand secrets.
In Chapter 6, Winnie is described as feeling like "a prisoner."What does this comparison suggest about how she feels?
She feels free and excited.
She feels scared and trapped.
She feels confused but happy.
She feels safe and protected.
The narrator describes the man in the yellow suit’s voice as "silky"when he speaks to Winnie’s grandmother. What does "silky" most likely suggest about his voice?
It is rough and unpleasant.
It sounds smooth but possibly untrustworthy.
It is loud and demanding.
It is quiet and nervous.
When Winnie first meets the Tucks, they tell her their story “in frantic whispers.” What does the phrase “frantic whispers” suggest about their emotions?
They are excited to share their secret.
They are nervous and speaking quickly
They are calm and confident.
They are annoyed with Winnie.
The author describes the Tucks' home as "untidy but comfortable,"while Winnie’s home is "orderly and strict." How does this contrast in word choice help develop the story’s themes?
It shows that the Tucks are lazy, while Winnie’s family works hard.
It emphasizes the difference between freedom and control in Winnie’s life.
It suggests that Winnie’s home is happier than the Tucks’ home.
It shows that the Tucks do not care about their home.