Tuck Everlasting Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does 'jaunty' mean?

lively, easy, and carefree in manner; smart or trim in appearance

What does 'self-deprecation' refer to?

expressing lack of importance of oneself

What is a 'marionette'?

puppet moved by strings

What does 'apologetic' mean?

sorry; showing regret Signup and view all the answers

What does 'twitched' mean?

made small, sudden, uncontrolled movements Signup and view all the answers

What does the stranger remind Winnie of?

the stiff black ribbons that hung on the door of the cottage for her grandfather's funeral Signup and view all the answers

What does the man ask Winnie about?

A family Signup and view all the answers

What do Winnie, her grandmother, and the stranger hear?

A strange melody or music coming from the woods Signup and view all the answers

What does Granny think the music is? What does Winnie think it is?

Granny thinks it is Elves. Winnie thinks it is a music box. Signup and view all the answers

When Winnie is talking to the stranger and remembers 'the stiff black ribbons that hung on the door of the cottage for her grandfather's funeral,' what can we infer?

Winnie has a sense that the stranger is bad and is suspicious of him. Signup and view all the answers

What can the reader infer about the stranger when he hears the music?

He believes he found what he was looking for. Signup and view all the answers

What rules do the characters in this chapter need to follow?

Don't talk to strangers, not allowed to go past the gate, and not allowed to speak back. Signup and view all the answers

What was the hook the author created in this chapter that made you want to continue reading?

When the stranger came and stopped right in front of the Foster's gate. Signup and view all the answers

How has Winnie's attitude changed when compared to Chapter 3?

In Chapter 3, Winnie's attitude was angry and wanted to leave, but in Chapter 4 she is interested in her grandma and spoke with a stranger. Signup and view all the answers

What are important (relevant) details from this chapter and which are irrelevant ones?

Relevant: elf music, man in yellow suit, overprotective mother, grandmother heard music box 10 years ago; Irrelevant: tuck has suicidal thoughts. Signup and view all the answers

What values or morals does Winnie's grandmother have?

She has sass and does not trust people she just meets easily. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary

Jaunty: Describes a lively, carefree attitude or a neat appearance.
Self-deprecation: Refers to an expression that downplays one's own importance.
Marionette: A type of puppet that is controlled by strings.
Apologetic: Indicates a feeling of regret or sorrow.
Twitch: Describes small, involuntary movements that are sudden and uncontrolled.

Discussion Questions and Answers

The stranger reminds Winnie of black ribbons associated with her grandfather's funeral.
The stranger inquires about Winnie’s family.
Winnie, her grandmother, and the stranger hear an unusual melody from the woods.
Granny speculates the music might be from elves, while Winnie imagines it to be a music box.
During a conversation, Winnie associates the stranger with funeral imagery, suggesting she feels apprehensive about him.
The stranger's happiness upon hearing the music implies he believes he has found something significant.

Character Insights

Important societal rules for characters include not talking to strangers and adhering to family restrictions regarding boundaries and speech.
A compelling moment in the chapter occurs when the stranger halts in front of the Foster's gate, piquing interest.
Winnie's feelings shift from anger in Chapter 3 to curiosity about her grandma and engagement with the stranger in Chapter 4.

Relevant vs. Irrelevant Details

Relevant: Elf music, the man in the yellow suit, the overprotective mother, and Granny recalling music from ten years prior.
Irrelevant: A mention of Tuck having suicidal thoughts, which does not contribute to the main narrative.

Character Morals

Winnie's grandmother values caution and protects her distrustful nature, demonstrated by her angry reaction to a stranger's inquiries.

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Test your knowledge of the vocabulary from Chapter 4 of 'Tuck Everlasting'. This quiz includes essential words, their definitions, and provides discussion questions to deepen your understanding of the text. Perfect for students looking to enhance their comprehension skills.