Tuck Everlasting: Chapters 9-17 Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What do the Tucks do to ease Winnie's trip to their house?

Miles carries her and Mae gives her a hat to shield the sun.

What was Angus Tuck's response to meeting Winnie?

He is overly excited to meet her.

How does Winnie feel about the Tuck's house?

She feels it is very messy but comfortable.

Why do the Tucks move every 20 years?

They do not want people to become suspicious. Signup and view all the answers

How do Ma and Pa feel about living forever?

Pa is not okay with it and Ma is. Signup and view all the answers

What is the conflict in the novel so far?

How Winnie will make a difference in the world. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a simile?

A comparison between two unlike things using like or as. Signup and view all the answers

What religious text talks about eternal life?

Bible (Genesis). Signup and view all the answers

What are Mr. Tuck's feelings about not being part of the 'wheel' or circle of life?

He believes that he and his family are not blessed because they are not part of the circle of life. Signup and view all the answers

How does Tuck compare his family to rocks?

He says they are like a rock on the side of the road because they are not a part of the cycle. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Mr. Tuck and Winnie return from their boat ride?

Miles calls and says their horse was stolen. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Man in the Yellow Suit get the Fosters to do in exchange for information?

They gave him their wood and land in exchange for Winnie and the 'criminals'. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Man in the Yellow Suit arrive alone at the Tuck's house?

Because the constable couldn't keep up with him and they planned to meet him there. Signup and view all the answers

What does Winnie decide on the boat ride with Miles?

The secret (Tucks) would be safe with her. Signup and view all the answers

How are Miles and Winnie alike?

They want to make a mark on the world. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an embankment?

A mound of earth to support a roadway. Signup and view all the answers

What does helter-skelter mean?

In a disorderly haste; haphazardly. Signup and view all the answers

What is silt?

Fine sand carried by moving water and deposited as sediment. Signup and view all the answers

What is a silhouette?

The outline or general shape of something. Signup and view all the answers

What does threadbare mean?

Shabby or poor clothing. Signup and view all the answers

What is a direct object?

Receiver of action. Signup and view all the answers

What is an indirect object?

'Someone' receiver of direct object. Signup and view all the answers

What is a declarative sentence?

Making a statement. Signup and view all the answers

What is an interrogative sentence?

Asks a question. Signup and view all the answers

What is an exclamatory sentence?

Expresses excitement. Signup and view all the answers

What is an imperative sentence?

Command. Signup and view all the answers

What is the magic three?

Three items separated by commas. Signup and view all the answers

What is repetition for effect?

Repeat a word, phrase, or sentence starter. Signup and view all the answers

What are hyphenated modifiers?

Repeat a word, phrase, or sentence starter. Signup and view all the answers

What is figurative language?

Non-literal comparison that adds spice to writing. Signup and view all the answers

What is an expanded moment?

To fake a moment that you would usually speed through and develop. Signup and view all the answers

What is a full circle ending?

Including an image at the beginning and saying it again at the end. Signup and view all the answers

What are specific details for effect?

Add a vivid picture to clarify meaning. Signup and view all the answers

What does humor do in writing?

Keeps the reader awake through a joke. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Winnie's Experience with the Tucks

Miles eases Winnie's trip by carrying her, while Mae provides a hat to shield her from the sun.
Winnie finds the Tuck's house messy and different from her cottage but ultimately feels comfortable there.
Tucks move every 20 years to avoid arousing suspicion regarding their immortality.

Tuck Family Perspectives on Immortality

Pa Tuck struggles with the implications of living forever, while Ma Tuck is more accepting.
Mr. Tuck feels disconnected from the "wheel" or circle of life, believing their immortality is a curse rather than a blessing.

Key Plot Points

After a boat ride, Miles informs Mr. Tuck that their horse has been stolen.
The Man in the Yellow Suit manipulates the Fosters into giving up their wood and land in exchange for information about Winnie and the Tuck family.
The constable fails to keep up with the Man in the Yellow Suit, leading to his arrival at the Tuck's house alone.

Winnie's Decisions and Relationships

During the boat ride, Winnie promises to keep the Tuck's secret safe.
Winnie's desire to make an impact parallels Miles' aspirations, highlighting their shared ambition.

Literary Terms and Concepts

Simile is defined as a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as."
Figurative language enhances writing with non-literal comparisons, adding depth and interest.

Important Vocabulary

Embankment: a mound of earth supporting a roadway.
Helter-skelter: characterized by disorderly haste.
Silt: fine sand carried by water and deposited as sediment.
Silhouette: the outline or shape of something.
Threadbare: describes shabby or poor clothing.

Grammar Concepts

Direct object functions as the receiver of an action.
Indirect object indicates the recipient of the direct object.
Declarative sentences make statements, while interrogative sentences ask questions.
Exclamatory sentences express excitement, and imperative sentences give commands.

Writing Techniques

Magic three involves listing three items, usually separated by commas.
Repetition for effect emphasizes a word or phrase for impact.
Expanded moment slows down a narrative to develop significant scenarios.
Full circle ending revisits an image from the beginning in the conclusion.

Humor and Specificity in Writing

Humor engages readers through light-heartedness or jokes.
Specific details paint vivid pictures and clarify meanings in writing.

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Test your knowledge of Chapters 9 to 17 of 'Tuck Everlasting' with this quiz. Explore key events, character interactions, and Winnie's perceptions of the Tuck family. See how well you know this enchanting story!