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Tuck Everlasting
Quiz # 1: Chapters 1-8
20 points
Constructed Response Comprehension

Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, answer each question using complete sentences
and details from the book to support your answer. (2 points per question)

1. What do you think Winnie's life is like? How does it compare to your life?

2. Why does Winnie throw stones at the toad? What emotion do you think she is feeling?

3. What is your first impression of the man in the yellow suit? Does the author give you any
clues about his character?

4. Why do the Tucks kidnap Winnie? What do you think you would have done in Winnie's
place?

5. How had the Tucks figured out they were going to live forever?

6. Why do you think the man in the yellow suit is following Winnie and the Tucks?

7. Why does Winnie begin to feel happy about being with the Tucks?

8. The man in the yellow suit overhears the Tuck's story. What do you think he might be
planning?

Multiple Choice Vocabulary

Directions: Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word(s) in each sentence.
(1 point each)

9. The cat sat begging on the front porch for someone to let her inside to eat.

a. contemplating b. receding c. imploring d. venturing

10. The dog backed away from the mailman with the mace can in his hand.

a. contemplated b. receded c. implored d. ventured

11. Carefully thinking about money is important when making decisions about college.

a. contemplating b. receding c. imploring d. venturing

12. It’s important to take a bold risk when you are young.

a. contemplate b. recede c. implore d. venture