Exploring Friendship and Imagination in Bridge to Terabithia

What does Jess do immediately after getting out of bed?

• He puts on his shoes.

• He puts on his overalls.

• He lights a fire.

• He makes breakfast.

Why does Jess not worry about wearing a shirt when he goes running?

• He doesn't have any clean shirts.

• He will get hot from running.

• He wants to show off his muscles.

• He forgot to put one on.

What is Jess's goal for the upcoming school year?

• To be the best artist.

• To make new friends.

• To get the highest grades.

• To be the fastest runner in the fifth grade.

How does Jess practice running without waking his family?

• He runs in the backyard.

• He practices at school.

• He tiptoes out of the house.

• He runs in the basement.

What do the older boys at Lark Creek Elementary do during recess?

• They run races.

• They read books.

• They play ball games in the dry center of the upper field.

• They play hopscotch.

What motivates Jess to keep running even when he is tired?

• His love for running.

• His wish to be alone.

• His desire to impress his father.

• His need to escape chores.

What does Jess's mother ask him to do after breakfast?

• Help with chores.

• Go back to bed.

• Visit the neighbors.

• Go to school.

Why do Ellie and Brenda want to go to Millsberg?

• To visit friends.

• To go school shopping.

• To see a movie.

• To buy groceries.

What does Jess notice about the new neighbors moving into the Perkins place?

• They are very quiet.

• They have a lot of pets.

• They have a big family.

• They have a lot of junk.

What does Jess think about the new neighbors' stay at the Perkins place?

• They will move out quickly.

• They will become good friends.

• They will stay for a long time.

• They will renovate the house.