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- 1. Multiple Choice
How did Jess get permission to go to Washington, D.C.?
He asked his mother while she was sleeping.
He asked his father instead of his mother.
He wrote his mother a sweet letter.
He promised he would be good.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why was Jess embarrassed on the trip?
His cell phone went off in the museum.
He tripped while going through the revolving doors at the museum.
He didn't bring any money to buy lunch.
He spilled his chocolate peppermint ice cream all over his shirt.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why did Jess want to apologize to Leslie for not inviting her to go on the Washington trip?
His mother always taught him to apologize when he was wrong.
She became very upset when she found out he went without her.
He had never apologized to her about anything before, and he wanted to start now.
He couldn't accept her death, and he was pretending she was still alive.
- 4. Multiple Choice
When the Aarons were on their way to the Burkes, Jess seemed not to know that Leslie died. In what part of the plot did this event occur?
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why did Jess go back to the creek?
His father told him to face his fears.
May Belle said she wanted to go on a walk.
He was hoping to find some of his paints.
His mother said that he needed some exercise.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What lesson did Jess teach May Belle?
Crime does not pay.
Be careful what you wish for.
Friendships are often painful.
Being afraid is nothing to be afraid of.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What lesson did Mrs. Myers teach Jess?
Not for forget Leslie, and it is okay to remember her.
Forget Leslie, and he suffered enough.
The importance of doing homework and completing projects.
The importance of making new friends, so the hurt of Leslie's death won't be so painful.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the main theme of the novel?
The importance of staying in shape.
Appreciate people while you can.
A boy and a girl become good friends
Jess running
- 9. Multiple Choice
How does the setting of this novel affect the plot?
The cold, windy weather kept Leslie from wanting to go outside.
The heavy rains of March caused high waters outside.
The snowy weather caused the bridge to Terabithia to become weighed down and damaged.
The strong sun of May caused Jess to want to travel in a car rather than stay outside and play.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Besides Jess, which other character went through an emotional change?
Jess's father became more sensitive to Jess by the end of the novel.
Jess's mother realized that she gave Jess too many chores.
Janice Avery took the place of Leslie as Jess's best friend.
Brenda promised to never be mean to Jess again.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the main conflict in the novel?
Jess needs the companionship of a new friend.
Jess needs to learn how to get along with his sisters.
Jess needs to realize that it is better to give than to recieve.
Jess needs to find the courage and strength to deal with the negative things in his life.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the climax of this novel?
Leslie drowns.
Jess makes new friends.
Jess gets angry at Janice and decides to get even with her.
Jess stops pretending Leslie isn't dead and gains the strength to deal with his loss.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What happened during the falling action?
Leslie and Jess meet for the first time.
Jess does not seem to know that Leslie is dead.
Leslie's parents go to Pennsylvania and Jess takes care of PT.
Jess grows up to be a writer and decides to write the story of Jess and Leslie.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the resolution at the end of the novel?
Jess gets an A in math class.
Jess takes the lumber from Leslie's house and builds a farmhouse.
Jess builds a bridge to Terabithia and names May Belle the new Queen of Terabithia.
Jess's father builds Jess an iron bridge to Terabithia.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of these is the best overall tone of the novel?
reflective and heartwarming
lighthearted and funny
sarcastic and stern
resentful and angry
- 16. Multiple Choice
What genre is this novel?
dramatic play
realistic fiction
nonfiction
historical fiction
- 17. Multiple Choice
Who is Judy?
Jess's mom
Jess's oldest sister
Leslie and Jess's favorite teacher
Leslie's mom
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which statement represents the BEST lesson learned from this novel?
A boy and a girl become friends at school.
Dogs often bring people together.
Do not get too attached to people.
Always appreciate your friends while you have them.
- 19. Multiple Choice
What did Jess do the first time he returned to Terabithia alone?
He builds a bridge.
He repairs the rope.
He makes a wreath for Leslie.
He takes Gary Fulcher with him.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Who are the two queens of Terabithia at the end of the story?
Leslie and Janice
Leslie and May Belle
Leslie and Wanda Kay
Leslie and Joyce Ann
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