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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Winnie leave her house?

2. What does Miles pull from his back pocket?

3. What are the only two living things Winnie has found on that particular morning?

4. What does Winnie throw when she goes outside?

5. What kind of songs does Jesse sing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the music Winnie, her grandmother and the stranger hear? What do they believe it to be?

2. What is Mae's response when Tuck tells her that she shouldn't ride into town?

3. What is Winnie's reaction and explanation for the mess at the Tuck house?

4. What is the question posed about land ownership?

5. Why does Winnie think the simple meal she shares with the Tuck family is "luxurious?"

6. What are the three things the author says happens that appear to be mere coincidence?

7. Why does Jesse say that it feels "fine" to tell somebody the story of the remarkable spring?

8. What does Tuck mean when he says that he would get "back on the wheel" if he could?

9. Give two examples of imagery in the prologue.

10. What is Tuck's reaction when Winnie arrives with Mae and the boys?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

List two instances of foreshadowing. What is the role of foreshadowing in literature? Is the author successful in the use of foreshadowing in this story?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the toad? Describe three scenes in which Winnie sees a toad and the significance of each scene. What might the toad represent?

Essay Topic 3

Why is Winnie's presence at the Tuck household so welcome? Would any child have been equally welcomed?

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