Jess
What grade is Jess in when the story begins?
5th
How many siblings does Leslie have?
0
Who is the author of Bridge to Terabithia?
Katherine Paterson
Why was May Belle so upset with Janice Avery?
Janice stole her twinkies
What subject does Miss Edmunds teach?
Music
How many siblings does Jess have?
4 sisters
What does Leslie get Jess for Christmas?
Paint set and art paper
Who is the "real giant" in Jess and Leslie's lives?
Janice Avery
Who is Miss Bessie?
Family cow
Who is Janice Avery?
School Bully
What does Jess get Leslie for Christmas?
A puppy
What is the name of Leslie's puppy?
Prince Terrien
Where does Leslie and her family move from? (Name of the city)
Arlington
How do Leslie and Jess get to Terabithia?
They have to go to the forest behind the Perkins Place and swing on a rope over a creek
What is the name of Jess and Leslie's teacher at school?
Mrs. Myers
What are Jess's sisters names?
Ellie, Brenda, Maybelle and Joyce Ann.
Is Leslie close with her parents?
Yes
Why is May Belle having a difficult year?
Jess does not include her in his and Leslie's games and she wants a Barbie doll for Christmas.
What does Jess's dad get him as a Christmas gift? Why is he not excited about it?
-He gets him a race car set
-It shows that his dad does not support him or support his passions
What do Leslie and Jess do to get back at Janice Avery for stealing May Belle's Twinkies?
Wrote a fake love letter to her from the most attractive boy in the 7th grade.
In what ways are Jess and his father NOT close?
His father is hard on him, he doesn't show him affection, he thinks that drawing is too "girly"
-Jess is from a more conservative family, he has many siblings, his parents are hard on him, Jess is not brave, he is shy
-Leslie is from a "hippie" family from a big city, she is brave, she and her family are different from the rest, she is a leader
Why do the other kids at school make fun of Leslie?
she doesn't have a tv, her parents are "hippies", she dresses like a boy, she beats all of the boys in the race
What does Jess hide under his mattress?
His art supplies
Do Leslie and Jess have the same education?
No, because Leslie was homeschooled