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68 Cards in this Set
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bovine
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cow-like
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jaunty
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self-confident; showy
*jaunty |
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infinite
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having no end
*infinite |
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peculiar
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odd; strange
*peculiar |
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ambled
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to walk slowly
*ambled |
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immense
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very large
*immense |
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meager
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small in amount
*meager |
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dishearten
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to discourage
*dishearten |
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brooch
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a decorative pin
*brooch |
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tranquil
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peaceful
*tranquil |
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indomitable
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unconquerable; not able to be beaten
*indomitable |
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peril
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danger
*peril |
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Who is the antagonist in the story?
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The man in the yellow suit
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What is the external conflict?
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The Tucks trying to keep the secret about the spring.
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Give an example of foreshadowing.
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Mae says, “Well, boys the worst is happening at last.”
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What is the internal conflict?
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Winnie had to decide to trust the Tucks or not; whether to commit crimes or not
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What is the external conflict?
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The Tucks try to keep the spring a secret and protect the world from their fate.
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Who is the protagonist?
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Winnie
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Give some examples of symbol.
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The Ferris Wheel, Toad, iron gate, the music box, water
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What is the theme of this story?
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The Circle of Life, or eternal life, or growing up
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What is the climax of the story?
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Mae was freed from the jailhouse.
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Winnie Foster
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found the spring and Jessie; wanted to help
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The Constable
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he saw Mae kill the man in the yellow suit
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The Man in the Yellow Suit
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traded Winnie’s location for the wood; wanted to sell the water
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Winnie’s grandmother
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thought she heard elf music; overly protective of Winnie
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Miles Tuck
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serious, his family left him because he didn’t age; he wanted to make a difference
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Angus Tuck
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dreamt of being in heaven; took Winnie on a boat ride to discuss keeping the spring a secret
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Jesse Tuck
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care-free; met Winnie at the spring; gave her a bottle of spring water
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Mae Tuck
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kind; protective; wanted her boys to have a good life
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What part of the plotline would you find this event?
--Winnie tells the toad that she wants to do something important. |
exposition
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On what part of the plotline would you find this event?
--Winnie wants to run away. She meets Jesse Tuck in the woods and is curious about the spring. |
Rising Action
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On what part of the plotline would you find this event?
--Tuck takes Winnie on the pond to explain about the cycle of life. |
Rising Action
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On what part of the plotline would you find this event?
--Mae hits the stranger with the shotgun and he dies. |
Rising Action
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On what part of the plotline would you find this event?
--The constable takes Winnie home and puts Mae in jail. |
Rising Action
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On what part of the plotline would you find this event?
--Jesse meets Winnie at the gate, and they plan an escape for Mae. |
Rising Action
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On what part of the plotline would you find this event?
--Winnie helps Mae escape from jail. |
Climax
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On what part of the plotline would you find this event?
--Winnie pours her water on the toad. |
Falling Action
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On what part of the plotline would you find this event?
--Angus find Winnie’s gravestone in the cemetery. |
Resolution
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Which month is at the top of the “live-long” year? Where does the author place this month on the Ferris wheel of time on a year?
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August – at the top of the Ferris Wheel
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When Winnie threw pebbles at the toad, what did she tell him she wanted to do?
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She wanted to run away and she wanted to do something important.
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When Winnie was first taken away by the Tucks, what helped to calm her down?
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Mae let her hold the music box, and Winnie listened to the music.
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How did the Tucks know that it was the spring water that caused them to stop changing?
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The cat died and it didn’t drink the water when everyone else (including the horse) had.
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How did the man in the yellow suit find Winnie?
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After seeing Winnie riding on the Tuck's horse, he followed them through the woods.
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Describe the differences between the Tuck’s house and Winnie’s house. What do the descriptions of each family’s house tell us about the characteristics of that family?
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The Tuck's house was cluttered and messy. It had a well worn appearance. This gave us the impression that the Tucks were a laid back family that didn't care about appearances. They seemed to have all the time in the world to clean. The Foster's house was overly neat and orderly. The author describes is as the "touch-me-not" cottage. This gave the impression that the Foster's are not very friendly and uptight.
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Why did Tuck take Winnie on the pond?
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Tuck wanted Winnie to understand the importance of keeping the secret of the spring to herself. He wanted her to see the consequences of someone living forever.
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Compare and contrast Jessie’s and Miles’ perspectives on life after drinking from the spring.
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Jessie looks at his everlasting life as a gift. He has the time to have fun, travel, and do anything that he wants to do.
Miles looks at his everlasting life as a burden. He feels lonely. He lost his family because of this. He believes that he shouldn't waste his life. He wants to make a difference. |
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What did the man in the yellow suit want from the Fosters in exchange for Winnie?
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The man in the yellow suit wanted the Foster's wood in exchange for Winnie's location.
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What plan did the man in the yellow suit have for the water, the Tucks, and finally Winnie?
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The man in the yellow suit was going to sell the water. He wanted the Tucks to be his "side show freaks" to attract customers. Because the Tucks wouldn't agree, he said that he would make Winnie drink the water.
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What does Mae do that surprises everyone?
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Mae takes Tuck's shotgun and hits the stranger in the head.
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Why was Tuck envious of the man in the yellow suit as he lay on the ground?
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The stranger is part of the cycle of life. Tuck dreamt of being in heaven. He desperately wants to be in the cycle of life instead of being "stuck".
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How did the constable know that Mae should be arrested?
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The constable walked up to the Tuck's house and saw Mae hit the stranger.
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What helped the escape plan work?
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Winnie helped with the plan by trading places with Mae in the jail, and she tried to make herself look larger under the blanket. The thunder from the storm hid the sounds of the breakout.
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What did Winnie do with the water Jesse gave her?
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Winnie poured the water on the toad to protect it.
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Why does Mae state in the epilogue that they have no reason to come back to Treegap?
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The spring has been plowed over, so they don't have to keep checking on it. Their secret is safe.
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How did Winnie’s family and the Tucks speak to Winnie differently? Be specific.
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The Tucks respected Winnie as a person. They had mature conversations with her. She felt respected and needed. Winnie's family didn't believe what she said. They ordered her to do things rather than letting her make choices.
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How did the constable know that Mae should be arrested?
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The constable walked up to the Tuck's house and saw Mae hit the stranger.
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What helped the escape plan work?
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Winnie helped with the plan by trading places with Mae in the jail, and she tried to make herself look larger under the blanket. The thunder from the storm hid the sounds of the breakout.
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What did Winnie do with the water Jesse gave her?
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Winnie poured the water on the toad to protect it.
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Why does Mae state in the epilogue that they have no reason to come back to Treegap?
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The spring has been plowed over, so they don't have to keep checking on it. Their secret is safe.
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How did Winnie’s family and the Tucks speak to Winnie differently? Be specific.
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The Tucks respected Winnie as a person. They had mature conversations with her. She felt respected and needed. Winnie's family didn't believe what she said. They ordered her to do things rather than letting her make choices.
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In what ways can life be seen as a cycle or wheel? Were the Tucks on this wheel? Why or why not?
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birth adulthood death
constantly moving and changing Tucks were not on the wheel. They weren't able to change or die. |
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What is the purpose of death in the world of living things? What examples did Angus Tuck give to Winnie? Why were the Tucks no longer part of the cycle of life?
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death makes space for new life
"You can't pick the pieces you like and leave the rest.” water cycle frogs, fish, wood thrush, and people The Tucks can't be a part of the cycle, because they can't die. |
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List and describe two of the many symbols in Tuck Everlasting. What do they represent? How do they explain what is happening in the story?
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Wings = freedom
gate = choices toad = The Tucks water = life cycle Ferris wheel = calendar year wheel = the story (hub being the wood) weather = the plot of the story; intensity of the actions; rain = climax |
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How does the weather change and what does it mean in the story? How do the author’s descriptions of the weather add drama and emphasize a change in Winnie?
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Winnie at her house = hot, stuffy, uncomfortable
Her stay with the Tucks = shaded and breezy Back home again = hottest part of the year Winnie makes a choice to help = storm approaches Winnie leaves for the jailhouse = lightning Working to get Mae free (suspense) = Thunder Mae's free = rain (release) - she's done something important |
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Explain what the lines from an old poem (p. 123) mean, “Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage.”
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Stone walls cannot imprison someone whose spirit and thoughts are free.
We can make our own prisons out of fears and poor choices. The Tucks were imprisoned by their fate of being stuck and not part of the life cycle. |
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Describe how Winnie was before she met the Tucks.
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Naïve
Cautious Didn’t make choices of her own – only followed others Didn’t have any friends |
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Describe how Winnie was after she met the Tucks.
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Understood more of the world
Had her own experiences Made her own choices Had her own preferences |
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State and explain three of the themes of the story. Use details from the story to support your thoughts.
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Life Cycle
Friendship Immortality Making Choices Growing Up |
