Music teacher who is very pretty and dresses like a hippie
Miss Edmunds
100
Bully, overweight, gets beat by her father
Janice Avery
100
Describe Lark Creek
poor, country, farms, not very up to date
100
Each child gets 1$ to spend for Christmas on their family and they only get one gift at Christmas. What does this represent?
They are poor, poverty, no money
100
Why does Leslie say she has 1 and 1/2 friends?
She considers Janice Avery half of a friend because she helped her and because she smiled at her on the bus. They understand each other because they both get made fun of.
200
5th grade boy, artistic, likes to run, thoughtful and often lonely
Jesse Oliver Aarons Jr.
200
Jess's second youngest sister. This is the sister he is the closest to, and she looks up to Jess.
May Belle
200
What do Jess and Leslie use to get into Terabithia
Rope swing
200
What does Mr. Aarons value most?
Gender roles & money
200
How are Jess and Leslie's family's different?
Jess: poor, work all the time, busy, not a good relationship
Leslie: wealthy, love spending time together, understanding
300
imaginative, fifth grade girl, tomboy, creative and loves to read
Leslie Burke
300
Main provider for the family, doesn't spend much time with his children. Thinks art is "sissy".
Mr. Aarons
300
Why does Jess really want to get something meaningful for Leslie
He wants to be proud of his gift. Leslie means a lot to him and he wants to show her this through a special gift.
300
What does the Pine Grove mean to Jess and Leslie?
It is like a church to them. It is a place where they celebrate great times of joy and sorrow. They think of it as a sacred space.
300
Why is Miss Edmunds so special to Jess?
She believes in him, she likes his art, she encourages him.
400
youngest sister of Jesse, whiny, 4 years old.
Joyce Ann
400
Second oldest sister to Jess, also spoiled, she pushes people buttons.
Brenda
400
Describe Terabithia
It is in a forest, Jess and Leslie use their imagination to make it up, they also have a small shack/hut they play in.
400
What does this quote mean?
“Jess tried going to Terabithia alone, but it was no good. It needed Leslie to make the magic.”
Without Leslie Jess doesn't have the same kind of "Magic" or imagination. Leslie and Jess need to go into Terabithia together.
400
What is foreshadowing? Give an example of foreshadowing in the book.
When the author hints at what is going to happen in the book.
500
Oldest sister to Jesse, very spoiled and self centered, she is favored by her mother.
Ellie
500
Loves spending time with his daughter, wealthy, writes books for a living.
Bill (Mr. Burke)
500
Why isn't Leslie a typical girl?
She is a tomboy. Short hair, boy clothes, best friend is a boy, loves playing in the woods, runs with the boys.
500
What does this quote mean?
“For the first time in his life he got up every morning with something to look forward to. Leslie was more than his friend she was his other more exciting self”
Leslie represents his imagination and courage. Leslie allows Jess to be brave and understand the magic in Terabithia.
500
How does Bridge to Terabithia fit into the theme changes and growing up?
Relationships are always changing.
Jess and Leslie have a grown up relationship.