Understanding Themes in 'The Bridge Between'

What was Micah holding on the other side of the creek?

• A kite with a tail of red ribbons

• A fishing rod

• A toy boat

• A backpack

Why did Lena decide to find another way across the creek?

• The bridge was broken

• She wanted to explore

• Micah asked her to

• She was afraid of water

What caused the bridge to break in the story "The Bridge Between"?

• A storm washed it away

• It was never built properly

• Micah broke it

• Lena broke it

What did Lena remember about their grandfather's stories?

• A fallen tree that made a natural bridge

• A hidden treasure in the forest

• A secret path through the woods

• A magical creature living by the creek

What lesson did Lena and Micah learn by the end of the story?

• They are better together

• Always rush ahead

• Never fly a kite

• Avoid the creek

How does Lena show growth in the story?

• She ignores Micah's mistake.

• She becomes more impulsive.

• She learns to understand Micah and takes brave action.

• She refuses to help Micah.

Why is the title "The Bridge Between" meaningful beyond the literal bridge?

• It describes a place they play.

• It shows how Lena built a bridge.
  
  

• It represents Lena and Micah’s emotional connection.

• It refers to the storm.

What is the best summary of the story?

• Lena and Micah fly a kite in the woods and go home.

• A girl finds a tree bridge in the woods and learns about nature.
  
  

• A storm breaks a bridge, and Lena finds a way to reach her brother, showing how their relationship grows.

• Micah gets in trouble, and Lena yells at him.

How do Lena and Micah’s personalities contribute to the conflict?

• Both are shy and don’t talk much.

• Lena is impulsive and Micah is careful

• They are both afraid of storms.

• Lena is careful and Micah is impulsive, causing him to cross too soon.

What does the kite most likely symbolize at the end of the story?

• Lena’s anger.

• The damage from the storm.

• The distance between them.
  

• Their emotional growth and freedom.