Leslie Burke
What topic did Leslie write about in her essay?
True or False?
Jess is afraid of being underwater.
True
What song does Ms. Edmunds sing for Leslie?
Free to be you and me
Why does May Belle ask Jess to do revenge on Janice Avery?
Because Janice Avery stole May Belle's twinkies.
What is Prince Terrien?
The dog that Jess gave to Leslie
Why do Leslie's classmates make fun of her when they find out she doesn't have a TV set?
Because they think that Leslie is poor
What does Jess write on his essay about hobby?
Football
Why do the races stop at school?
Leslie keeps winning the races so the boys loose interest.
How do Leslie and Jess get revenge on Janice Avery?
Write a love note from Willard Hughes
Why does Jess decide to give Leslie a puppy?
Because it is free.
What effect did Mrs. Meyers reading Leslie's essay aloud have on her?
It made the students dislike Leslie even more
Why didn't Jess write about drawing on his essay?
Because he has enough brain to know that if he said drawing, everyone will laugh at him.
What book does inspire Leslie about Terabithia?
Narnia
Why does Mrs. Prentice order Jess off the bus and walk three miles home?
Because Janice Avery said that Jess had tripped her as she went pass.
When Jess gave Prince Terrien to Leslie, it was tied around by a red ribbon. Where did he get the ribbon from?
He stole it from Brenda's drawer
What does Leslie give Jess as the Christmas present?
painting set
a box of water colors, three brushes and art paper
During music class, Jess smiles to Leslie and she smiles back to him. What does it indicate?
Jess changes his mind about Leslie.
Why Jess does not feel comfortable at Leslie's house?
Because Leslie's parents always talk about something very heavy like French politics and so on.
Why did Jess tell May Belle not to brag about the twinkies?
He knew that if Janice Avery found out about them, she would take them.
What does May Belle want for a Christmas present?
Barbie doll
What are Leslie's parent's job?
They both are writers
Why does Jess think that he is a foundling child in his family?
Because Brenda and Ellie always make fun of him.
What is the school bus driver's name?
Mrs. Prentice
How did Jess and Leslie differ in feelings after the joke play on Janice Avery?
Jess felt sorry for her, but Leslie thought she got what she deserved.
What did Jess get on Christmas from his father?
a racing-car set