Passage One
What can be inferred about Leslie′s personality from her idea to create a secret land?
A. She is adventurous
B. She is shy
C. She dislikes nature
D. She prefers to be alone
A. She is adventurous
What reason does Jess give for why they should help Janice Avery?
A. Because she might retaliate against them
B. Because she is their friend
C. Because helping others is important
D. Because she is like an animal in need
C. Because helping others is important
Read the following passage from the text: "It had seemed to Jess when he went to bed Wednesday night that he could relax, that everything was going to be all right, but he awoke in the middle of the night with the horrible realization that it was still raining"
How does Jess′s realization that "it was still raining" in the middle of the night contribute to his internal conflict?
A. It makes him feel relieved
B. It adds to his fear and anxiety and makes it worse
C. It has no impact on his feelings
D. It excites him about going to Terabithia
B. It adds to his fear and anxiety and makes it worse
What does Jess′s decision to do the milking himself signify?
A. He enjoys farm work more than anything else.
B. He wants to prove his responsibility to his family.
C. He is trying to bring normalcy back into his life.
D. He dislikes his father′s way of doing the milking.
C. He is trying to bring normalcy back into his life.
Based on passage one:
Based on the passage, what can be inferred about Jess′s feelings of belonging when he is with Leslie compared to when he is with his family?
A. He feels more accepted by his family
B. He feels equally comfortable in both settings
C. He feels more comfortable when he is with Leslie
D. He prefers being alone
C. He feels more comfortable when he is with Leslie
Based on the description of their activities, what can be inferred about the relationship between Jess and Leslie?
A. They are competitive with each other
B. They don′t understand each other
C. They are becoming good friends
D. They have nothing in common
C. They are becoming good friends
What is Jess′s concern when Leslie goes to talk to Janice in the girls′ bathroom?
A. He worries Leslie might get in trouble
B. He thinks Leslie might not be able to help
C. He fears for Leslie′s safety
D. He is jealous of Leslie′s bravery
C. He fears for Leslie′s safety
Read the following passage from the text: "He would just have to tell Leslie that he wouldn′t go to Terabithia. After all, she had told him that when she was working on the house with Bill. And he hadn′t questioned her. It wasn′t so much that he minded telling Leslie that he was afraid to go; it was that he minded being afraid. It was as though he had been made with a great piece missing-one of May Belle′s puzzles with this huge gap where somebody′s eye and cheek and jaw should have been. Lord, it would be better to be born without an arm than to go through life with no guts."
What does Jess′s considering telling Leslie he wouldn′t go to Terabithia reveal about his internal conflict?
A. He is confident in his decision to not go
B. He is torn between safety and loyalty to Leslie
C. He is unbothered by the idea of not going
D. He is excited to suggest a different plan
B. He is torn between safety and loyalty to Leslie
What does Jess′s creation of a funeral wreath for Leslie represent?
A. His acceptance of her death.
B. His desire to forget the past.
C. His confusion about his feelings.
D. His artistic skills.
A. His acceptance of her death.
Using passage two please answer the following:
Leslie tells Janice, "You can′t just let people stomp on you." What does this suggest about Leslie′s beliefs?
A. She believes in quietly resisting
B. She values standing up for oneself
C. She thinks fighting back is the only way
D. She advises to avoid conflicts
B. She values standing up for oneself
What can be inferred about the significance of Terabithia for Jess and Leslie?
A. It is just a place to play
B. It is a safe place to escape their problems
C. It represents their creativity
D. It is a place they are scared of
B. It is a safe place to escape their problems
How does Janice Avery usually behave at school compared to how she behaves in the bathroom scene?
A. There is no difference. She is always kind and friendly
B. She is usually aggressive, but in the bathroom she is crying
C. There is no difference. She is always quiet and reserved
D. She behaves aggressively in the bathroom, which is different from her normal behavior.
B. She is usually aggressive, but in the bathroom she is crying
How does the setting of the creek contribute to the conflict between Jess′s fear and his desire to impress Leslie?
A. It increases his fear due to its dangerous appearance
B. It lessens his fear, making it easier to impress Leslie
C. It has no impact on Jess′s internal conflict
D. It distracts Jess from his fear
A. It increases his fear due to its dangerous appearance
What does Jess′s return to Terabithia after Leslie′s death represent?
A. Not accepting reality.
B. Seeking comfort in memories.
C. Beginning the process of moving on.
D. Wanting to relive the past.
C. Beginning the process of moving on.
What are Jess′ feelings about crossing the creek?
A. Confident and eager
B. Hesitant and worried
C. Indifferent and unbothered
D. Excited and impatient
B. Hesitant and worried
What can be inferred about Leslie′s past experiences from her ideas for Terabithia?
A. She has traveled a lot
B. She has read many books
C. She has few friends
D. She watches a lot of TV
B. She has read many books
What can be inferred about Janice Avery′s home life based on her conversation in the bathroom?
A. She has a very supportive family
B. She faces challenges and lacks support at home
C. She is very close to her siblings
D. She has a lot of freedom at home
B. She faces challenges and lacks support at home
Considering the setting, what can you infer about potential conflicts in the future chapters of the story?
A. The conflicts will likely be lighthearted and fun
B. The conflicts will become less significant
C. The setting foreshadows more serious and dangerous conflicts
D. The setting indicates a resolution of conflicts
C. The setting foreshadows more serious and dangerous conflicts
How does the creation of a new bridge in Terabithia relate to the theme?
A. It′s a tribute to the past.
B. It signifies a new beginning.
C. It′s an example of not accepting of change.
D. It shows Jess′s engineering skills.
B. It signifies a new beginning.
Please answer using passage four:
What does Jess feel he owes to the world in return for what Leslie gave him?
A. To forget about Terabithia.
B. To repay with beauty and caring.
C. To find another friend like Leslie.
D. To become a famous artist.
B. To repay with beauty and caring.
Based on Jess′s actions, what can be inferred about his feelings towards his own family?
A. He is very close to them
B. He feels misunderstood by them
C. He doesn′t care about them
D. He thinks they are too controlling
B. He feels misunderstood by them
When Jess observes, "She [Leslie] was the kind of girl who was not afraid of anything," what can we infer about his perception of Leslie?
A. He admires her courage
B. He is jealous of her fearlessness
C. He thinks she is reckless
D. He feels she is too trusting
A. He admires her courage
How does the setting influence Jess′s feelings about himself?
A. It makes him feel more confident
B. It has no effect on his feelings
C. It makes him feel worried and anxious
D. It boosts his imagination
C. It makes him feel worried and anxious
What does Jess realize about his life before meeting Leslie?
A. He was happy and content.
B. He was a king in his own right.
C. He felt like a "nothing," filled with fears.
D. He had many friends.
C. He felt like a "nothing," filled with fears.