Bridge to Terabithia Study Guide

How did Jess get permission to go to Washington, D.C.?

• He asked his mother while she was sleeping.

• He asked his father instead of his mother.

• He wrote his mother a sweet letter.

• He promised he would be good.

Why was Jess embarrassed on the trip?

• His cell phone went off in the museum.

• He tripped while going through the revolving doors at the museum.

• He didn't bring any money to buy lunch.

• He spilled his chocolate peppermint ice cream all over his shirt.

Why did Jess want to apologize to Leslie for not inviting her to go on the Washington trip?

• His mother always taught him to apologize when he was wrong.

• She became very upset when she found out he went without her.

• He had never apologized to her about anything before, and he wanted to start now.

• He couldn't accept her death, and he was pretending she was still alive.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.