THE SOULS
What is the name of the group formed by Noah, Nadia, Ethan and Julian?
What is Auggie's full first name?
August Pullman.
Who creates Terabithia with Jess?
Leslie.
Identify the sentence type:
Auggie smiled.
Simple sentence.
What does it mean to infer?
To use clues from a text and your own reasoning to reach a conclusion that is not directly stated.
What major theme is developed through the relationship between the Souls?
Friendship.
Why does Auggie's astronaut helmet act as a symbol?
It represents his desire to hide from judgement and feel safe.
Is the giant in Terabithia meant to be understood as a literal, real creature?
No. It is symbolic and connected to Jess's imagination and emotions.
Identify the sentence type:
Jess was afraid, but Leslie encouraged him.
Compound sentence.
A character repeatedly asks questions because they do not understand a strange expression.
What personality trait might this reveal?
Curious, inquisitive or eager to understand.
Why is it important that the members of the Souls have different personalities and experiences?
Their differences allow them to learn from one another and contribute different strengths to the group.
Why is the Halloween incident important to Jack Will and Auggie's friendship?
Auggie hears Jack speaking badly about him, which damages their friendship. Jack later recognises his mistake and must prove his loyalty.
What can a giant symbolise when analysing Jess's emotional state?
Fear, grief, emotional pain or a challenge that feels overwhelming.
Correct the error:
Neither Jess nor Leslie know the answer.
Neither Jess nor Leslie knows the answer.
A character says:
"Oh, genius. That makes perfect sense."
The situation clearly does not make sense.
What technique might the author be using?
Sarcasm or verbal irony.
A character teases a friend but continues to listen, respond and remain involved in the conversation.
What might this reveal about their friendship?
Their friendship is comfortable and familiar. The teasing may show that the characters know one another well and can communicate honestly.
Why does R. J. Palacio tell the story from multiple perspectives?
The different perspectives show that characters experience the same events differently. They help readers understand each character's feelings, struggles and motivations.
Why is imagination important to Jess's development?
Imagination gives Jess a way to understand his fears and emotions. Through Terabithia and Leslie's influence, he becomes more creative, confident and courageous.
Rewrite in reported speech:
Nadia said, "I believe Ginger can do it."
Nadia said that she believed Ginger could do it.
How can dialogue reveal character without the author directly describing a person?
A character's word choice, tone and responses can reveal their personality, emotions and relationships with others.
How does E. L. Konigsburg show that friendship can contribute to personal growth?
Konigsburg shows that the characters become more confident and understanding through their relationships. The Souls support one another and their shared experiences help them recognise their own strengths.
Julian and Jack Will both make choices that hurt Auggie.
Why does Jack experience greater personal growth than Julian?
Jack recognises that his actions were wrong and takes responsibility for them. He chooses to defend Auggie and rebuild their friendship. Julian continues to act from prejudice and shows less willingness to understand Auggie.
At the end of the film, Terabithia appears bright, alive and transformed.
Why might the director choose to end the film with this imagery after Leslie's death?
The bright imagery suggests that Jess has begun to process his grief and carry Leslie's influence forward. Terabithia remains a symbol of imagination and friendship rather than only loss.
Correct and improve this paragraph:
Jess walks into Terabithia and saw the giant. He feels afraid but Leslie encouraged him.
Jess walked into Terabithia and saw the giant. He felt afraid, but Leslie encouraged him.
Two characters disagree during a conversation. One becomes frustrated, while the other continues asking literal questions.
Explain how the same dialogue can develop character AND humour.
The literal questions reveal one character's curious or confused personality, while the other character's growing frustration creates contrast. This contrast between their reactions makes the conversation humorous.