Bridge to Terabithia

Why did Jesse say, "What little girl?"

• He didn't know which of his sisters they were talking about.

• He didn't want anyone to know how upset he really was.

• He still hadn't accepted that Leslie was really gone.

• He was afraid of what it would look like if he knew too much.

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What is the climax of this novel?

• Leslie drowns.

• Jess makes new friends.

• Jess gets angry at Janice and decides to get even with her.

• Jess stops pretending Leslie isn't dead and gains the strength to deal with his loss.

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What is the resolution at the end of the novel?

• Jess gets an A in math class.

• Jess takes the lumber from Leslie's house and builds a farmhouse.

• Jess builds a bridge to Terabithia and names May Belle the new Queen of Terabithia.

• Jess's father builds Jess an iron bridge to Terabithia.

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When the Aarons were on their way to the Burkes, Jess seemed not to know that Leslie died. In what part of the plot did this event occur?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

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Why did Jess go back to the creek?

• His father told him to face his fears.

• May Belle said she wanted to go on a walk.

• He was hoping to find some of his paints.

• His mother said that he needed some exercise.

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What lesson did Jess teach May Belle?

• Crime does not pay.

• Be careful what you wish for.

• Friendships are often painful.

• Being afraid is nothing to be afraid of.

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What lesson did Mrs. Myers teach Jess?

• Not for forget Leslie, and it is okay to remember her.

• Forget Leslie, and he suffered enough.

• The importance of doing homework and completing projects.

• The importance of making new friends, so the hurt of Leslie's death won't be so painful.

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What is the main theme of the novel?

• The importance of staying in shape.

• Appreciate people while you can.

• A boy and a girl become good friends

• Jess running

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How does the setting of this novel affect the plot?

• The cold, windy weather kept Leslie from wanting to go outside.

• The heavy rains of March caused high waters outside.

• The snowy weather caused the bridge to Terabithia to become weighed down and damaged.

• The strong sun of May caused Jess to want to travel in a car rather than stay outside and play.

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Besides Jess, which other character went through an emotional change?

• Jess's father became more sensitive to Jess by the end of the novel.

• Jess's mother realized that she gave Jess too many chores.

• Janice Avery took the place of Leslie as Jess's best friend.

• Brenda promised to never be mean to Jess again.

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