Exploring Chapters 11 & 12 of Bridge to Terabithia

What was Jess's initial reaction when he heard about Leslie's death?

• He fainted.

• He laughed in disbelief.

• He ran away from home.

• He cried immediately.

How did Jess's father react when he found Jess running away?

• He scolded him.

• He called the police.

• He ignored him.

• He picked him up and took him home.

What did Jess hope when he woke up the next morning?

• That he had won a race.

• That Leslie was still alive.

• That he had a new friend.

• That he had moved to a new house.

What did Jess's mother do when he came into the kitchen the next morning?

• She made him breakfast.

• She ignored him.

• She scolded him.

• She sent him to school.

What did Brenda criticize Jess for during breakfast?

• Not crying for Leslie.

• Not doing his chores.

• Not going to school.

• Not talking to her.

Who did Jess meet at the Burke household?

• Leslie's brother.

• Leslie's mother.

• Leslie's grandmother.

• Leslie's sister.

What did Jess's father suggest they do to pay respects?

• Visit the Burke household.

• Send flowers.

• Write a letter.

• Hold a memorial service.

What did Jess do with the papers and paints Leslie had given him?

• He threw them into the stream.

• He burned them.

• He gave them to Maybelle.

• He kept them safe.

How did Jess's father comfort him when he was crying by the stream?

• He took him to a therapist.

• He hugged him and stroked his hair.

• He told him to stop crying.

• He left him alone.

What did Jess feel when he learned Leslie's body was to be cremated?

• Indifference.

• Happiness.

• Anger and betrayal.

• Relief.