Bridge to Terabithia 4-7

On the ride home, Leslie admits that her parents moved to the country to “reassess their value structure.” What do you suppose she meant by this?

• They want to join a church in the area.

• They want to find out how much their farm house is worth.

• They never made enough money, and thought moving to country would be more profitable.

• They have been too obsessed with money and success, and want to slow down and appreciate life.

How does Leslie feel about the move from Arlington to Lark Creek?

• She is having trouble adjusting to it.

• She is thrilled with the idea of living in the country.

• She doesn’t care either way because she can make friends anywhere.

• She hates it so much that she is planning on running away soon.

Why doesn’t Leslie have a television?

• Her parents have very little money.

• The religion of her parents does not allow members to watch television.

• Her parents can afford one, but choose not to buy one.

• She had one, but it broke and is expensive to fix.

Why did Jess walk three miles home from school?

• He wanted to get in shape for a race.

• He got into an argument with Leslie.

• Janice Avery said he tripped her, so he was thrown off the bus.

• Janice Avery smiled at him, and he got so scared he jumped off the bus.

Who is the fastest kid in the fifth grade?

• Jess Aarons

• Bobby Greggs

• Leslie Burke

• Gary Fulcher

Why did Jess tell May Belle not to talk about the Twinkies?

• He knew that she would get into trouble for eating Twinkies in class.

• He knew that if Janice Avery found out about them, she would take them.

• He was jealous because his father promised to give him Twinkies.

• He was very hungry and he didn’t want to think about food.

Who is Willard Hughes?

• the boy who “supposedly” wrote Janice a note

• a mean boy in May Belle’s class

• a farmer in the next town

• the boy who beat Jess in the race last year

How did Leslie and Jess differ in feelings after the joke play on Janice Avery?

• Leslie felt sorry for her, but Jess was glad they did it.

• Leslie was afraid they would get into trouble, but Jess knew they would get away with it.

• Jess felt sorry for her, but Leslie thought she got what she deserved.

• Leslie was glad that they did it for May Belle, but Jess thought it would get May Belle in trouble.

What story did Leslie tell Jess that made him wish that he had paints?

• Romeo and Juliet

• Hamlet

• Little Red Riding Hood

• The Three Little Pigs

What happened that made Jess feel “like Christmas again”?

• He saw Leslie and Prince Terrien.

• He gave May Belle a doll house.

• He sang Christmas carols at church.

• He noticed it was snowing outside.