What what the first sign that Winnie trusted the Tucks?
When Winnie dozed gratefully in Mile's strong arms, her own arms wound around his neck
What did the outside of the Tuck's home look like?
a beautiful sanctuary
What was Angus Tuck's reaction to seeing Winnie for the first time?
Tuck's head tilted to one side, his eyes went soft, and the gentlest smile in the world displaced the melancholy creases of his cheeks.
What simile does Winnie use to describe how she felt when Tuck saw her?
made her feel like an unexpected present, wrapped in pretty paper and tied with ribbons
What did the inside of the Tucks' home look like?
it was messy with things unorganized in different places and a mouse living in the table drawer.
What did Winnie think of the Tuck's home?
she was amazed, it was a whole new idea to her that people could live in such disarray, but at the same time she was charmed. It was comfortable
What do the boys do when they are not home?
they go different places, do different things. They work at what jobs they can get, try to bring home some of their money.
What jobs does Miles do when he's not home?
he can do carpentering, and he's pretty fair blacksmith
What jobs does Jesse do when he's not home?
he does whatever strikes him at the moment. working in the fields, or in saloons.
Why couldn't they stay at the same place for too long?
because people get wondering
When and where do the Tucks meet to be a family for a little while?
every ten years, first week of august, they meet at the spring and come home together
When did Mae says they would take Winnie home?
as soon as they had explained a bit as to why she had to promise she'll never tell about the spring
Why does Tuck want to take Winnie out rowing on the pond?
he says there's a good deal to be said and he thinks they better hurry up and say it. He's got a feeling there ain't a whole lot of time
Why does Tuck say that they have to get Winnie homes as fast as they can?
he has a feeling this whole thing is going to come apart like wet bread
What sound did the bullfrog make when they got in the pond?
it spoke a deep note of warning
What did Tuck says was all around them?
life. moving, growing, changing, never the same two min. together.
What metaphor did Tuck use to describe the pond v. life?
it's always there, the water's always moving one, and someday, after a long while, it comes to the ocean.
What did Tucks say life was?
a wheel...everything is a wheel
What metaphor did Tuck use to describe the wheel v. life?
people, but never the same ones. Always coming in new, always growing and changing, and always moving on. That's the way it's supposed to be. That's the way it is.
What does Tuck say him and his family are in life?
he says there stuck, so they can't move on. they ain't part of the wheel no more. dropped off, left behind.
Why does Tuck say that he and his family are like "rocks beside the road"?
because you can't have living without dying, so you can't call it living what they got. they just are, they just be "like rocks beside the road
What 2 things does Tuck need Winnie to understand?
to live you need to die, and no one can know about the spring
What was stolen from the Tuck's house?
the family horse
Who stole the Tuck's horse?
the man in the yellow suit
What did the man in the yellow suit tell the Foster family?
he said he knew where they had taken their daughter
What had not occurred to the Tuck's?
that Winnie might not believe their story
How did Winnie's feel at the Tuck's house?
she felt cared for and confused
What did the stranger want in return for helping find Winnie?
the wood
Who did the stranger say took Winnie?
rough country people, that there was just no telling what illiterates like that might do
What does the stranger do when he talks to the Foster?
he doesn't give them much time to talk or any options on what to do
What was all that remained according to the man in the yellow suit?
to write it up on paper, giving him the wood, and to sign it
What did the constable say when he was told that the fosters sold the wood?
I'll be," he said and his eyes went round
When the constable and the stranger where going up the the Tucks house what was happening with their speeds?
the constable was going slower so the gap between him and the man ahead was lengthening every mile
What did Miles' tell Winnie about his children?
he said there was 2 of them, one named Anna whom he took fishing. The girl would be 80 now, and the boy would be around 82
What were Miles' reasons for not taking his kids to the spring?
his children would have been grown up and would end up having a father around the same age they were...it wouldn't have worked, would have been too peculiar...Tuck was dead set against it, since he didn't want anyone to know
Did Winnie think the Tucks were right? Did she want to keep the secret?
Yes, she thought they were right and no one should know about the spring
What did Miles and Winnie both want to do?
they wanted to do something important
What was Mae's opinion on having Winnie at her house for breakfast?
she thought it was nice, everyone was sitting down together, and with Winnie their it was almost like a party
Who was the man in the yellow suit's grandmother's friend?
Miles' wife
What became an obsession for the stranger?
finding out if the spring was real, and if so how and why
What did the stranger say was a clue?
The melody that his mother taught him
What did the stranger say he heard and saw?
the Tucks taking Winnie, and telling her the whole story
What did the stranger say he would do with the water?
sell it to the people that deserved it
What did the stranger say he needed the Tuck's for?
to show him where the spring is and help him advertise
What opinion about the Tuck's did the man in the yellow suit come up with?
he said they were selfish and stupid
What did the man in the yellow suit want to do with Winnie?
make her drink some of the water and use her for the demonstrations
What events happened when Mae hit the stranger with the stock of the shotgun?
he dropped like a tree, his face surprised his eyes wide open. and at that very moment, riding through the pine tree just in time to see it all, came the Treegap constable
Was the stranger dead right away?
no
Why did Mae hit the man in the yellow suit?
because she was taking the child against her will
What did the Winnie tell the constable?
that she wasn't kidnapped, she came because she wanted to
How does Tuck seem to feel when he sees the stranger almost dead on the floor?
a little jealous of death
Who had to come with the constable?
Mae and Winnie
What would happen to Mae if the stranger died?
she would get the gallows
What did the possibilities point at now?
not what might happen to Winnie, but what Winnie might keep from happening
What did the Foster family think about the idea of Winnie leaving by her own free will?
they wouldn't believe it
Do the Foster's want the stranger to die?
they do so they can have the wood back, but they don't want to say this
How was Winnie different after she came home with the constable?
more mature
What happened to the man in the yellow suit?
he died
What could Winnie not let happen?
Mae Tuck could not go to the gallows
Does Winnie's family trust her after she left them?
No, they go everywhere with her and don't let her out of sight
What was Winnie going to do at midnight?
make a difference
What did Jesse give Winnie?
Jesse gave Winnie a bottle of the spring water.
What did Winnie want to do to help?
switch places with Mae
What were Winnie's concerns about leaving her house at midnight?
She was scared about what her parents would say, if they would ever trust her again and how she would explain
Does Winnie believe the Tuck's story?
no, she doesn't believe it 100%, but since she loves them she is going to help
What time was it when Winnie woke up?
five min. to midnight
What made Winnie feel more guilty than ever?
the thought that she should once more take advantage of her parents trust
What happened to the weather when they were standing outside of the jail?
a roll of thunder sounded, and the storm was moving nearer
What is the climax?
Mae was free. Winnie clasped her trembling hands thankfully. And then the first drop of rain plopped precisely in the tip of her nose
What did Winnie feel when she got into the jail?
the tension in the parched earth eased and vanished. Winnie felt it go. The muscles of her stomach loosened, and all at once she was exhausted.
What did Winnie hear that showed that the Tucks were gone?
the tinkling melody of the music box
How long had it been since Mae Tuck's escape and the night of the storm?
2 weeks
What helped Winnie not receive a severe punishment?
her age
What was the only explanation Winnie could give on why she switched places?
the Tucks were her friends. She had done-in spite of everything, she loved them
Who did Winnie give the spring water to?
the toad, so he could live forever
What was Winnie going to do if the story was true?
She might go to the wood and drink the water from the spring when she's 17
What happened to the wood when the Tuck's came back after a while?
the wood was gone, it burned down in a fire and had to be bulldozed out; Winnie's cottage was gone too
What did Tuck says to Winnie's grave, to show he was proud of her choice?
he drew up his hand in a brief salute. "Good girl," he said aloud