Bridge to Terabithia Chapter 1-3

What is Jess's special talent or interest?

• art

• music

• swimming

• gymnastics

"Mighty late with the milking" is the only thing Jess's father says to him that night. How does this define Jess's relationship with his father?

• Jess's father wants him to work hard and cares little about the way he feels.

• Jess's father wants him to milk the cow earlier next time so that they can spend time practicing baseball

• Jess's father wants him to complete more chores around the house.

At the end of chapter 2 Jess meets a new character. He is unsure

• if the new character is a boy or girl

• if the new character was making fun of his shoes

• if the new character wanted to run a race

Jess's remembers that his father reacts with anger

• when Jess showed him his artwork.

• when Jess forgot to take the dogs out.

• when Jess decided he wanted to play soccer.

• when Jess decided he needed a break from milking the cow.

Who does Jess feel closest to in chapter 2?

• His teacher Miss. Edmunds because she is kind and caring to him.

• His new friend Leslie Burke.

• His sisters whom decided to help him out with his chores.

Would you agree with this statement? Miss Edmunds is one of the few people in Jess's life who has made him feel like he is cared for and appreciated.

• I agree, no one else gives Jess the attention he wants especially his family.

• I disagree, Jess gets plenty of attention from his family and friends.

• I am not sure, I forgot to read the chapter.

In chapter 2, Jess states:

"[Jess] had been thought too old for that kind of thing since the day he was born." as May Belle is picked up and hugged by her father. What does this show you about how Jess feels?

• Even though he is a boy and is older, he still wants his dad to show affection towards him.

• He thinks its cute that his father loves May Belle.

• Jess wants his father to leave him alone and not pay any attention to him.

• Jess wants all of the attention to go to May Belle as she is the youngest in the family.

After Jess meets Leslie Burke he

• is indifferent and shrugs her off

• asks her to help him around the farm with chores

• he says he is faster than she is at running

• they both find a cute kitten

Leslie Burke is

• Jess's neighbor

• Jess's teacher

• Jess's sister

• Jess's mother

In addition to gender, what other theme is within the story?

• relationship and friendship

• facts about the past

• running and sports

• honesty and deception (lies)