Bridge to Terabithia Ch. 8-10

Why does Jess's family only go to church once a year on Easter?

• Momma got mad at the preacher.

• They can't afford to go to church every week.

• Dad is in Washington and they don't want to go wothout him.

• The church is too far away.

In chapter 8, why didn't any of Jess's family get new clothes for Easter?

• Momma said since no one outgrew their old clothes yet, they were going to wait.

• They bought a new house so didn't have money for new clothes.

• Their car broke down and they didn't have a way to get to the Millsburg Plaza.

• Dad got laid off of work.

When Jess told Leslie he only went to church once a year, what did Leslie ask Jess?

• Leslie asked if they sang and danced at his church.

• Leslie asked if she could go to church with him.

• Leslie asked what church Jess went to.

• Leslie asked who his minister was.

Why does Jess's momma hestitate when Jess asked her if Leslie could go to church with them?

• His mother didn't think Leslie showed respect.

• His mother thought Leslie dressed too fancy all the time.

• His mother didn't think Leslie would have time to go to church.

• His mother said they didn't have room for Leslie in the car.

What did Leslie find interesting about the church sermon?

• She thought it was interesting how they sang and danced at church.

• She thought it was interesting how everyone wanted to kill Jesus when he hadn't really done anything wrong.

• She thought it was interesting how fancy everyone dressed.

• She thought it was a great place to meet new friends.

Why was May Belle concerned about Leslie?

• She was worried what would happen to Leslie when she died since she didn't believe in the Bible.

• She was concerned that everyone would make fun of how she dressed.

• She was worried about her dog.

• She was concerned that Jess wouldn't have a best friend.

Even though the rain kept coming down, Jess and Leslie went to Terabithia. How did they get Prince Terrien across the swollen creek?

• Leslie carried Prince Terrien in her coat.

• Jess built Prince Terrien a raft.

• They put a life vest on Prince Terrien.

• They put Prince Terrien in their backpack.

As the rain continued to pour down, why did Leslie and Jess go to the sacred grove?

• They went to the sacred grove to find Prince Terrien who had wandered away.

• They went to the sacred grove to ask the spirits what the evil might be and to combat it.

• They went to the sacred grove to get out of the rain.

• They went to the sacred grove to find food.

As Jess and Leslie left the sacred grove, why did Jess think he was unworthy to be a king?

• Kings aren't afraid of the tall trees and rain like Jess was.

• Kings are wealthy and he didn't have any money.

• Kings have fancy clothes to wear and he didn't have any.

• Kings are friends with everyone and he isn't.

What did Jess realize he needed to tell Leslie when he woke during the middle of the night?

• Jess needed to tell Leslie that Prince Terrien had run away.

• Jess needed to tell Leslie he wasn't worthy of being a king.

• Jess needed to tell Leslie he couldn't go to Terabithia.

• Jess needed to tell Leslie he didn't want to be her friend any longer.