All About Leslie Burke
Where did Leslie and her family move to?
Old Perkins farm (near Jess and his family); Maybelle told Jess
What was the name of the land that Leslie gave their new play area?
Terabithia
Who are the 2 main characters of the story?
Jess and Leslie
What clothes did Jess and his sister wear to school on the first day?
Fancy "Sunday best" clothes
Who was Jess's favorite teacher?
Miss Julie Edmunds, Music Teacher
Why was Mrs. Myers, Jess's teacher, upset on the first day of school?
She had a large class and small classroom
What was confusing to Jess when he first met Leslie?
He could decide if she was a boy or girl.
Jess's dad was supportive of his art hobby. True or False?
False
Name 2 of the 3 settings (where the book takes places) discussed so far
Terabithia, the school, Leslie's house,
Who was Jess in love with at school?
Miss Julia Edmunds
What was Jess's favorite hobby?
Drawing
Why did Jess and his classmates have to eat lunch at their desks?
Their school did not have a lunchroom
What clothes did Leslie wear on the first day of school?
cut-off jean shorts; not fancy or Sunday-best
What kind of sandwiches did Jess make for his siblings after canning beans with his mother?
PBJ
Name 2 reasons why we know Jess's family was poor
Discussion of money, Jess's shoes, Shared bedrooms, etc.
What farm animal does Jess occasionally talk to when doing his chores?
Mrs. Myers, Jess’s teacher, has never been seen to do what except on the first and last day of school?
Smile
Why wasn’t Jess running for fun anymore?
Leslie was winning all the races
Why couldn't Leslie do her homework assigned by her teacher?
Her family didn't own a TV
What is the jobs Leslie's parents have?
Why did Jess and Leslie become friends? Hint: How was Jess feeling at the beginning of the story.
Jess was lonely until he met Leslie and they became friends.
How much money did Jess's older sisters get for back-to-school shopping?
$5
What type of race did Jess win as a 4th grader, the reason why he wanted to be the best in the class this year?
Running race
During what class does Jess decide to stop "hating" Leslie?
Music
What happened on the playground AFTER Leslie won the race and became the fastest kid in 5th grade?
Races stopped, kids found other things to do on the playground
What does Jess do to Gary Fulcher for trying to look at his drawings?
Stomps on his toe
How many sisters did Jess have? (Remember, he is the only boy child)
4 (May Belle and Joyce Ann, little sisters; Ellie and Brenda, older sisters)
What job did Jess want to have as an adult? Remember, his father did NOT approve.
Artist
What did Jess say Lark Creek Elementary was short on? (Be specific)
Athletic equipment (for use at recess and in school)
What does Leslie write her essay on and Ms. Myers reads it to the class?
Scuba Diving