Bridge to Terrabithia: Character Motivations and Gift Choices

What was the primary concern at Jess's house leading up to Christmas?

• The girls were too obsessed with the holiday.

• There was insufficient money for gifts for the younger girls, let alone the boyfriends.

• Ellie and Brenda were fighting over what to get their boyfriends.

• The mother disapproved of the girls having boyfriends.

What caused Jess to feel a surge of anger towards Brenda?

• Brenda insulted Leslie by calling her a "stick" and not a "girl."

• Brenda was trying to steal Leslie's boyfriend.

• Brenda had damaged Leslie's books.

• Brenda refused to help Jess find a gift for Leslie.

What was Jess's initial idea for a Christmas gift for Leslie, which he later abandoned?

• A new Barbie doll.

• A small Japanese television.

• A book filled with his own drawings.

• A new puppy.

Why was Jess feeling desperate about Christmas gifts for Leslie?

• He had promised May Belle a Barbie doll and the price had increased.

• He couldn't ask anyone for help or advice on what to buy.

• He had no money to buy Leslie anything worthwhile.

• Leslie was difficult to entertain and had specific tastes.

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Why did Jess avoid taking the gully to the creek bed, even though it would have been easier?

• He feared the gully was dangerous.

• He believed Terabithia had a specific, prescribed entrance.

• The puppy was too heavy to carry through the gully.

• He wanted to prolong the journey with the puppy.

What gift did Leslie give to Jess?

• A new puppy named Prince Terrien.

• A box of watercolors with brushes and paper.

• A racing car set.

• A talking doll.

What did Leslie suggest Prince Terrien's role should be after Jess turned him into a "clown"?

• A noble guardian of Terabithia.

• A loyal companion to Jess.

• A court jester.

• A protector of the Perkins place.

How did Jess's father react to the racing car set?

• He was proud of Jess's present.

• He helped Jess fix the cars when they fell off the track.

• He called it "cheap junk" and complained about money.

• He bought more money into it than he should have.