Exploring Chapter 11 of Bridge to Terabithia

In Chapter 11 of 'Bridge to Terabithia', Jess learns of Leslie's tragic death. Overwhelmed by grief, he runs away, trying to escape the reality. That night, he is haunted by a nightmare, but wakes up hoping it was just a dream. The next morning, he struggles with the truth during breakfast with his family. Eventually, Jess is forced to confront the reality of Leslie's death and the impact it has on him and his family.

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

• He yelled and accused his father of lying.

• He laughed in disbelief.

• He ran to Leslie's house.

• He cried immediately.

Why did Jess start running away after hearing about Leslie's death?

• He was chasing after his father.

• He was looking for help.

• He was trying to escape the reality of her death.

• He wanted to find Leslie.

What did Jess's father do when he found Jess running?

• He called for help.

• He picked him up and carried him to the pickup.

• He scolded him.

• He ignored him.

What did Jess try to convince himself of when he returned home?

• That he should have gone to Washington with Leslie.

• That he could have saved Leslie.

• That he was dreaming.

• That Leslie was still alive.

What did Jess remember about his day in Washington?

• All of the above.

• The buffalo hunt.

• The ice cream Miss Edmonds bought.

• The statues and pictures.

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

• She asked him to go back to bed.

• She made him pancakes.

• She scolded him for forgetting Miss Bessie.

• She ignored him.

How did Brenda react to Jess eating pancakes?

• She joined him for breakfast.

• She criticized him for not caring about Leslie's death.

• She was indifferent.

• She was happy for him.

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

• Visit the neighbors.

• Hold a memorial service.

• Visit Leslie's family.

• Go to church.

How did Jess react when his father mentioned Leslie's death again?

• He felt confused and mumbled.

• He cried.

• He got angry.

• He ran away again.

Why did Maybel want to go with Jess and his parents?

• She wanted to play outside.

• She had never seen a dead person before.

• She wanted to see Leslie.

• She was curious about the neighbors.