Tuck Everlasting Test =)

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So you think you know about everything about Tuck Everlasting? Take this short quiz to test your knowledge =) Book base.

Questions and Answers

1.

Whom is the book by?
- A.
  
  Natalie Babbitt
- B.
  
  J.K. Rowling
- C.
  
  Garth Nix
- D.
  
  Shakespeare
- E.
  
  Arthur Miller
Correct Answer
A. Natalie Babbitt

Explanation
The book is by Natalie Babbitt.

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Who does Winnie always talked to at the start of the book?
- A.
  
  Her mother
- B.
  
  Her grandmother
- C.
  
  A toad
- D.
  
  A few boys in town
Correct Answer
C. A toad

Explanation
In the book, Winnie always talks to a toad at the start. This suggests that Winnie has a special connection with nature and finds comfort in conversing with animals. The toad may serve as a confidant or a source of wisdom for Winnie, providing her with guidance and companionship. This interaction with the toad could also symbolize Winnie's desire for adventure and escape from her ordinary life.

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3.

By the tree, who did she see?
- A.
  
  Miles Tuck
- B.
  
  Jesse Tuck
- C.
  
  Mae Tuck
- D.
  
  Mr. Tuck
Correct Answer
B. Jesse Tuck

Explanation
The question is asking about who she saw by the tree. The correct answer is Jesse Tuck.

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4.

What escuse did Jesse give to Winnie why she shouldn't drink the water, when they first met?
- A.
  
  Because it's posioness
- B.
  
  Because it's dirty
- C.
  
  Because it's have magical powers
- D.
  
  Because the water is not for her to drink from
- E.
  
  It's hard to reach for the water
Correct Answer(s)
A. Because it's posioness
B. Because it's dirty

Explanation
Jesse gave the excuse that the water is poisonous and dirty to prevent Winnie from drinking it when they first met.

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5.

How old is Winnie?
- A.
  
  17 years old
- B.
  
  Almost eleven years old
- C.
  
  10 years old
- D.
  
  16 years old
- E.
  
  15 years old
Correct Answer(s)
B. Almost eleven years old
C. 10 years old

Explanation
The correct answer is "almost eleven years old, 10 years old." This suggests that Winnie is currently almost eleven years old but will turn 10 years old soon.

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6.

What happened to Miles family?
- A.
  
  His wife left him taking the kids with her after seeing hes not aging and then deciding that he had indeed sold his soul to the devil
- B.
  
  His family died of a natural cause
- C.
  
  Nothing happened to them at all, they at the house talking to Mae Tuck.
Correct Answer
A. His wife left him taking the kids with her after seeing hes not aging and then deciding that he had indeed sold his soul to the devil
7.

The man in yellow made a deal to Winnie's father, that if he brought back Winnie, he owns the woods?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that the man in yellow made a deal with Winnie's father, stating that if he brought back Winnie, he would own the woods. This implies that if Winnie is returned, the man in yellow will gain ownership of the woods, making the statement true.

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8.

Explain what happened when the man in yellow came to the Tuck's house. What importantly happened there?

Correct Answer
Mae shot/hit the yellow man in his head/behind his head

Explanation
Mae shot or hit the man in yellow in his head or behind his head when he came to the Tuck's house. This event is significant because it indicates that something violent or dangerous occurred during the man's visit. The action of shooting or hitting suggests that there may have been a confrontation or threat to Mae or the Tuck family, leading to a defensive response.

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9.

Why did Mae Tuck go to Treegap every 10 years?
- A.
  
  To see her parents
- B.
  
  To see her friends
- C.
  
  To see her sons
- D.
  
  To buy supplies
Correct Answer
C. To see her sons

Explanation
Mae Tuck went to Treegap every 10 years to see her sons. This suggests that Mae Tuck had a special bond with her sons and wanted to reunite with them periodically. It implies that her sons were important to her and that she valued their presence in her life. This also implies that Treegap was the meeting point for Mae Tuck and her sons, indicating that it held significance in their family dynamics.

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10.

What did Jesse gave to Winnie, before he left?
- A.
  
  A kiss
- B.
  
  A bottle of the spring water
- C.
  
  A hug
- D.
  
  A promise of return
Correct Answer(s)
B. A bottle of the spring water
D. A promise of return

Explanation
Jesse gave Winnie a bottle of the spring water and a promise of return before he left. The spring water is significant in the story because it grants immortality, and Jesse wanted Winnie to have it as a gift. Additionally, the promise of return shows Jesse's intention to come back and see Winnie again, highlighting their deep connection and affection for each other.

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11.

Mae was placed in jail because she commited murder.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Mae was placed in jail because she committed murder. This means that she was found guilty of intentionally causing someone's death, which is a serious crime. As a result, she was sentenced to imprisonment as a punishment for her actions.

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12.

What did Winnie did with the bottle of water? Whom did she use it on?
- A.
  
  On herself
- B.
  
  On a toad
- C.
  
  On her dying grandmother
Correct Answer
B. On a toad

Explanation
Winnie used the bottle of water on a toad.

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13.

What did Winnie choose at the end?
- A.
  
  To live forever
- B.
  
  To die when her time comes
Correct Answer
B. To die when her time comes

Explanation
Winnie chose to die when her time comes. This means that she decided not to pursue immortality or try to live forever. Instead, she accepted the natural cycle of life and embraced the idea of mortality.

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Tuck Everlasting Test =)

Whom is the book by?

Who does Winnie always talked to at the start of the book?

By the tree, who did she see?

What escuse did Jesse give to Winnie why she shouldn't drink the water, when they first met?

How old is Winnie?

What happened to Miles family?

The man in yellow made a deal to Winnie's father, that if he brought back Winnie, he owns the woods?

Explain what happened when the man in yellow came to the Tuck's house. What importantly happened there?

Why did Mae Tuck go to Treegap every 10 years?

What did Jesse gave to Winnie, before he left?

Mae was placed in jail because she commited murder.

What did Winnie did with the bottle of water? Whom did she use it on?

What did Winnie choose at the end?