Terabithia Chapters 1-3

What is the setting of the novel?

• New Jersey, in the 1980s

• Lark Creek, Virginia in the 1970s

• Washington, D.C. in the 1960s

Which is the point of view of the novel?

• 1st person (uses the word I)

• 3rd person limited (can hear thoughts of only one character; uses he/she)

• 3rd person omniscient (can hear thoughts of any characters; uses he/she)

Which is the BEST summary of Jess's morning routine?

• He sleeps late and then does the chores.

• He gets up early to do the chores, and then walks to town.

• He practices running in the cow field and then does his chores.

What is Jess's goal for the school year?

• to win the running races

• to make a new friend

• to get all A's in school

Which of these BEST describes Jess's relationship with his father?

• warm

• distant

• easy going

What is Jess's hobby?

• building things

• drawing

• gardening

What does May Belle hope about the new neighbors?

• that they would move out quickly because she likes the isolation

• that they will have a little girl her age to play with

• that they will have a lot of children for her to play with

Who is Miss Edmunds?

• a new neighbor that likes Jess

• the librarian at Jess's school

• a music teacher that encourages Jess's talents

Which of these BEST describe Leslie Burke?

• She dresses fashionably and is very popular.

• She is very athletic and is very popular

• She dresses like a boy and is somewhat forward.

What is the conflict in this novel?

• Jess needs to learn how to face the negativity in his world.

• Jess needs to learn a new sport so he can become a champion.

• Jess needs to learn how to appreciate his older sisters.