Character Quotes
“Then we’ll name him Prince Terrien and make him the guardian of Terabithia.”
Leslie
Does Jess live in an urban, suburban, or rural community?
Rural
At first, Jess didn’t want to be friends with Leslie. When did he smile at her to let her know he changed his mind?
During a song in music class.
Wilma’s face was crimson as she screamed out the window, “OK, you dummy! You talk to Willard. You’ll see. Just ask him about that letter!”
Bright red
Momma would be mad as flies in a fruit jar.
Simile
“You have to believe it, but you hate it. I don’t have to believe it, and I think it’s beautiful.”
Leslie
What is the name of Jess’ school?
Lark Creek Elementary
How was Jess treated differently than his older sisters? What did his little sisters receive from his parents that Jess ached for?
He had more responsibilities than his older sisters.
His younger sisters received more attention.
He nodded, and without speaking, they went back to the creek bank where they shared together a solemn meal of crackers and dried fruit.
Serious
Jess’ feelings about Leslie’s father poked up like a canker sore.
Simile
“I know where you and Leslie go to hide.”
May Belle
Where is the National Gallery that Jess visited with Mrs. Edmunds located?
Washington DC
How did Jess’ family treat Leslie?
They talked about her behind her back, called Leslie his “girlfriend,” and they were uncomfortable around her.
He had never learned to run properly, but he was long-legged for a ten-year-old, and no one had more grit than he.
courage, spirit, determination
Lark Creek was the backwash of fashion.
Metaphor
“So, I realize. It it’s hard for me, how much harder it must be for you.”
Mrs. Myers
Jess and his family lived on a farm. Give two examples of farm chores he was responsible for.
Milking the cow
Picking beans
How did Leslie drown in the creek?
The rope they had swung from broke, and she probably hit her head which caused drowning.
“Now I’m not going to have any argument about whose paying. I’m a liberated woman, Jess Aarons.”
freed, released
…..this is where he would choose to be, here where the dogwood and redbud played hide and seek between oaks and evergreens.
Personification
“Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to her.”
Bill
Miss Edmunds was the only teacher who wore jeans and was called a “hippie,” behind her back even though the war was over. Which war ended prior to this story taking place?
Vietnam War
How did Jess make May Belle the new queen of Terabithia?
He put flowers in her hair, led her across the plank bridge, and said the Terabithians were awaiting their new queen.
Jess was glad to escape to the shed and the complacent company of Miss Bessie.
satisfied, secure
Lord, he wished a million times he’d never helped buy that stupid doll.