Feelings & Emotions
How does Jess feel when he first learns Leslie moved in next door?
Curious and unsure
Who says, “It’s like being the king of a whole kingdom”?
Jess
What does Jess’s dad do for work?
He works long hours doing manual labor (often described as working at a lumber mill or physical labor jobs)
What subject does Jess enjoy the most?
Art
What is one major theme of the book?
Friendship, courage, growing up, or dealing with loss
How does Jess feel after Leslie beats him in the race?
Upset or embarrassed (at first), then impressed
What does Leslie say Terabithia helps them forget?
Their worries/real-life problems
How do Jess’s parents react when they think he’s missing?
They panic and worry deeply
What subject is the most challenging for Jess?
Math
What does the book teach us about imagination?
Imagination helps people escape, create, and solve problems
How does Jess feel when Miss Edmunds compliments his art?
Happy and proud
Who tells Jess, “Leslie would want you to keep going”?
His father (Mr. Aarons)
Why does Jess sometimes feel left out in his family?
He feels overlooked and expected to do chores.
Who do Jess and Leslie stand up to at school?
Janice Avery
What does the book show about dealing with loss?
That grief is hard, but love and memories help us heal
How does Jess react when he hears what happened to Leslie?
Shocked, devastated, and in disbelief
What promise do Jess and Leslie make about Terabithia?
To protect and care for Terabithia together
How does Jess help May Belle feel better at the end of the story?
He invites May Belle to Terabithia and builds the bridge for her
Why do some students think Leslie is “strange” at first?
She dresses differently, isn’t afraid to speak her mind, and doesn’t care about fitting in
How does the author show that friendship can change a person?
Jess becomes more confident, kind, and brave because of Leslie
How does Jess’s understanding of courage change by the end of the book?
Courage means facing fear, not avoiding it
What does Jess tell May Belle about Terabithia at the end?
That she can be the new queen / that Terabithia now belongs to her
What lesson does Jess learn about his family after Leslie’s death?
That his family truly cares about him even when they don’t show it perfectly
What treat did Janice Avery take from May Belle?
Twinkies
What message does the author send about courage?
Courage means doing something even when you’re scared