Vocabulary
What is peaceful and calm
Tranquil
What effect did the woods have on the cows?
They were calm
What is Mae's one special object?
Her music box
What do you think the man in the yellow hat wants?
To find out who lives at the cottage and for how long.
Why were the pebbles piled on the spurt of water?
To hide the water
What is separation from others; or to be alone?
Isolation
Why wasn't Winnie curious about the woods?
Because she had lived their her whole life and things are not interesting to us unless we cannot have them
Describe Mae Tuck?
She is an older woman described as a potato, she has 2 sons, wears a shawl etc.
Who did Winnie voice her frustrations to and why?
The toad because she knew he could not tell anyone.
She was lonely and didn't have friends.
What happened in the woods in the morning?
Winnie enjoyed the woods, it was peaceful and then she met Jesse.
What is very strong?
Intense
At the center of the story....the things that connects everyone and everything in the story is the __________
The woods
Why did Winnie want to run away?
She was angry about always being told what not to do.
What does the "touch me not" appearance of the cottage mean?
It means it was uninviting-visitors not welcome
Describe Jesse
He is 17 years old, sunburned, dirty clothes (worn out), bare feet, and cute.
What is discouraged or depressed?
Disheartened
Describe the woods
The woods are peaceful and untouched but also dark.
What amazing fact was revealed about the Tucks?
They looked the exact same way for the last 87 years.
Why would we be uneasy about the stranger?
He asks too many questions and is mysterious.
Why do you think Mae-Tuck said "this is the worst thing that could have happened?"
Answers may vary.
What is strong physical pain or sorrow?
Anguish
Name 2 types of personification in the story (hint-the house, and the fence)
The house was upset and the fence said "go away"
Describe Winnie
She is a young girl, only child, who is 10 years old, lives in the woods (family owns it). She can be described as stubborn, spoiled, and sheltered
What 2 comments did Winnie's grandmother make about the music?
That is was elf music and she had heard it years before.
What do you think is going to happen to Winnie?
Answers may vary, as this is a prediction.