Chapter 1
Where was Jess going at the beginning of the story?
to run to the cow field
What did Jess do when his eldest sisters left the house?
He collected the beans, made peanut butter sandwiches for his young sisters and milked the cow.
why were the students surprised when Leslie entered the classroom?
Because of her weird style. her short hair and clothes were not the right thing to dress in as a girl.
why do the races stop at school?
Leslie keeps winning, so the boys lose interest.
Who is Miss Bessie
A cow
Where did he keep his drawing tools? and why?
under the bed matres, because his parents will be mad at him if they saw him drawing.
What did the boys organize outside once they had been dismissed after eating lunch?
A race
what happens between Leslie and Jesse in Miss Edmunds's music class?
Jesse decides that he's finally to accept Leslie as his friend.
Who is Jess's favorite sister?
May Belle
Did he show his family his art? why? who is the only person who calls him very talented artist?
No, because his father thinks drawing is for girls only and he wants his son to be like a tough man.
His teacher is the only person who supported him (Ms Edmunds)
Who won the race after all?
Leslie
Why did Leslie"s family move to the new house?
They were obsessed with money & success and wanted a simpler life.
How is the relationship between Jess and his family?
They are not so close. everyone is busy with their own problems.
Describe Miss Edmunds. How she looks. what does she teach?
She is the music teacher. She has black her and blue eyes. everyone calls her hippe because of her weird style and ripped jeans.
Why does Jess sit beside May Belle on the bus?
He didn't want Leslie to sit next to him.
Who is Janice?
She is a bully in 7th grade.
Why Jess feels lonely?
Because he is surrounded by girls. Even his father is busy most of the time.
Who was the person Jess met at the end of chapter 2? What was his first thought about her?
Leslie Bruke.
Evaluate the difference between boys and girls during recess. How did this dynamic change when Leslie joined the boys to race?
boys have the field to play there. whereas the girls have to stay away from them. Leslie broke the rules of gender limits & was courage to race and win them all.
Explain Terabithia
According to Leslie, Terabithia is a sacred place, and the rulers only go there during times of great sadness or joy