Bridge to Terabithia 1-4

Why does Jess and Leslie avoid each other at school?

• They avoided each other because people would tease them

• They avoid each other because Jess decided he no longer wants to be her neighbor.

• They avoid each other because Mrs. Myers told them they talked too much in class.

• They avoid each other because they have gotten into a big fight over Terabithia.

Why is Leslie unable to do the Jacques Cousteau project?

• Leslie is unable to do the project because she does not have a television.

• Leslie is unable to do the project because she doesn't have a way to get to the library to research her project.

• Leslie is unable to do the project because she does not have internet at her house.

• Leslie is unable to do the project because she doesn't know how to read.

Why does Jess feel like running isn't fun anymore?

• It isn't fun anymore because he knows he will never beat Leslie.

• Jess doesn't think it is fun to run anymore because his tennis shoes have holes in them and that makes it hard for him to run

• It isn't fun anymore because now he can play kickball on the playground.

• It isn't fun anymore because he hurt his knee in the last heat

Why does Jess sit next to May Belle on the bus?

• It is the only way to make sure Leslie doesn't sit by him

• He sits next to May Belle because his mom and dad told him that he has to

• He sits next to May Belle because she will cry if he doesn't

• He sits by May Belle to protect her from bullies

Why is Mrs. Myers unhappy with her new class?

• She is unhappy because her class is so large.

• She is unhappy because she has way too many girls in her class

• She is unhappy because her kids are not performing well on their tests

• She is unhappy because she does not get paid enough at her job

How does Leslie differ from the other students?

• Leslie is dressed in faded cut offs and all the other kids are in their Sunday best.

• Leslie is wearing a formal outfit and is overdressed.

• Leslie is dressed in scarves and winter clothing and the other kids are not

• Leslie looks like she is from another country and wearing weird robes.

Why does Jess feel lonely?

• Jess feels lonely because of all the girls in the house.

• Jess feels lonely because he doesn't have nice shoes like the other kids at school

• Jess feels lonely because he has no one to talk to in his life.

• Jess feels lonely because the only one who listens to him is Miss. Bessie.

Jess keeps something under his mattress. What is it?

• Jess keeps his sketchpad and pencils under his mattress.

• Jess keeps extra food under his mattress in case he wants a snack.

• Jess keeps his favorite books under his mattress to hide them from his sisters.

• Jess keeps money under his mattress because they are poor.

Explain Jess' feelings for May Belle.

• Jess appreciates May Belle because he knows that she worships him.

• Jess likes her, but loves his other sisters more.

• Jess is annoyed by her because she calls him stinky.

• Jess thinks she acts too grown for her age. She is also whiny.

Jess has gotten up early every morning during the summer. Why?

• Jess has gotten up early to run. He wants to be the fastest runner in fifth grade.

• He has to go clean the barn because that is his morning duty.

• Jess's little sister May Belle won't let him sleep in.

• Jess has to milk his cow Miss. Betty early in the morning, so they can have milk for breakfast.