Chap. 1-2 Vocab
decent
acceptable or approved
retreating
to move back or withdraw
Main character; lives on a farm with his family.
Jesse Aarons
What is Jess's goal?
to be the fastest runner
How does Leslie surprise everyone at recess?
Leslie outran all the boys and won.
pandemonium
wild or noisy disorder
roused
to be woken up
Jess's younger sister, follows him around.
Where does Jess & his family live?
On a farm.
Was Jess a good friend to Leslie?
No, he would often avoid her.
peculiar
strange or odd
conspicuous
Music teacher at school, supports Jess's drawing
Miss Edmund
Why does Jess like Miss Edmunds?
She is the only one who knows about his art.
Why do you think Jess refused to show Gary his drawings?
He did not want to draw attention to his art.
hypocritical
upheaval
sudden change
Jess has ____ sisters.
4
How do Jess's parents treat him?
They do not treat him as well as his sisters; he has to do all the chores.
Describe Terabithia.
Imaginary place Jess and Leslie created in the woods.
nauseatingly
to be sick to your stomach
rumpus
disturbance
Leslie Burke
How do Jess & Leslie meet?
Jess was running when Leslie came over.
Why was Leslie having a hard time?
She is so different from everyone else in town.