Bridge to Terabithia Test

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.

Which statement represents the BEST lesson learned from this novel?

• A boy and a girl become friends at school.

• Dogs often bring people together.

• Do not get too attached to people.

• Always appreciate your friends while you have them.

What did Jess do the first time he returned to Terabithia alone?

• He builds a bridge.

• He repairs the rope.

• He makes a wreath for Leslie.

• He takes Gary Fulcher with him.

Who are the two queens of Terabithia at the end of the story?

• Leslie and Janice

• Leslie and May Belle

• Leslie and Wanda Kay

• Leslie and Joyce Ann

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

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.

What is the main conflict in the novel?

• Jess needs the companionship of a new friend.

• Jess needs to learn how to get along with his sisters.

• Jess needs to realize that it is better to give than to recieve.

• Jess needs to find the courage and strength to deal with the negative things in his life.

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.

What happened during the falling action?

• Leslie and Jess meet for the first time.

• Jess does not seem to know that Leslie is dead.

• Leslie's parents go to Pennsylvania and Jess takes care of PT.

• Jess grows up to be a writer and decides to write the story of Jess and Leslie.

Where in Terabithia is the home of the spirits?

• In the castle

• In the grove of pine trees, deep in the woods

• In the clearing just on the other side of the creek

• In the branches of the trees that arch above the castle