Bridge to Terabithia 4-7

On the ride home, Leslie admits that her parents moved to the country to “reassess their value structure.” What do you suppose she meant by this?

• They want to join a church in the area.

• They want to find out how much their farm house is worth.

• They never made enough money, and thought moving to country would be more profitable.

• They have been too obsessed with money and success, and want to slow down and appreciate life.

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How does Leslie feel about the move from Arlington to Lark Creek?

• She is having trouble adjusting to it.

• She is thrilled with the idea of living in the country.

• She doesn’t care either way because she can make friends anywhere.

• She hates it so much that she is planning on running away soon.

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Why doesn’t Leslie have a television?

• Her parents have very little money.

• The religion of her parents does not allow members to watch television.

• Her parents can afford one, but choose not to buy one.

• She had one, but it broke and is expensive to fix.

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Why did Jess walk three miles home from school?

• He wanted to get in shape for a race.

• He got into an argument with Leslie.

• Janice Avery said he tripped her, so he was thrown off the bus.

• Janice Avery smiled at him, and he got so scared he jumped off the bus.

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Who is the fastest kid in the fifth grade?

• Jess Aarons

• Bobby Greggs

• Leslie Burke

• Gary Fulcher

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Why did Jess tell May Belle not to talk about the Twinkies?

• He knew that she would get into trouble for eating Twinkies in class.

• He knew that if Janice Avery found out about them, she would take them.

• He was jealous because his father promised to give him Twinkies.

• He was very hungry and he didn’t want to think about food.

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Who is Willard Hughes?

• the boy who “supposedly” wrote Janice a note

• a mean boy in May Belle’s class

• a farmer in the next town

• the boy who beat Jess in the race last year

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How did Leslie and Jess differ in feelings after the joke play on Janice Avery?

• Leslie felt sorry for her, but Jess was glad they did it.

• Leslie was afraid they would get into trouble, but Jess knew they would get away with it.

• Jess felt sorry for her, but Leslie thought she got what she deserved.

• Leslie was glad that they did it for May Belle, but Jess thought it would get May Belle in trouble.

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What story did Leslie tell Jess that made him wish that he had paints?

• Romeo and Juliet

• Hamlet

• Little Red Riding Hood

• The Three Little Pigs

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What happened that made Jess feel “like Christmas again”?

• He saw Leslie and Prince Terrien.

• He gave May Belle a doll house.

• He sang Christmas carols at church.

• He noticed it was snowing outside.

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