Terabithia chapter4

1. Why was it a good thing that school had started on a short week?
A. It was a good thing that school had started on a short week because each day was worse
than the day before.

2. Who continued to join the boys at recess and won every day?
A. Leslie continued to join the boys at recess and won every day.

3. What game did the fourth- and fifth-grade boys start playing instead of running?
The fourth- and fifth-grade boys started playing King of the Mountain instead of running.
4. Why did Jess feel consolation about not being the best runner?
Jess felt consolation about not being the best runner because neither would Gary Fulcher.

5. What subject did the fifth grade have right after recess on Friday?

The fifth grade had Music right after recess on Friday.

5. Why did Ms Edmund have a fuss with jess in the hall?

1. Why was it a good thing that school had started on a short week?

A) Because they had more holidays

B) Because each day was better than the day before

C) Because each day was worse than the day before

D) Because they had more recess time

Answer: C) Because each day was worse than the day before

1. Who won the running contest every day?

A) Jess

B) Gary Fulcher

C) Leslie

D) Miss Edmunds
Answer: C) Leslie

1. What game did the fourth- and fifth-grade boys start playing instead of running?

A) Tag

B) Hide and Seek

C) King of the Mountain

D) Soccer

Answer: C) King of the Mountain

1. What subject did the fifth grade have right after recess on Friday?

A) Math

B) Science

C) English

D) Music

Answer: D) Music

1. How did Jess feel about Leslie's dominance in the running contest?

A) Happy and proud

B) Indifferent and neutral

C) Sad and disappointed

D) Angry and frustrated

Answer: C) Sad and disappointed

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1. What was notable about the Ms Edmunds smile?

Answer: It was beautiful and even-toothed.

2. What instrument was Miss Edmunds playing?

Answer: A guitar.

3. How did the students respond when Miss Edmunds asked about their summer?

Answer: They kind of mumbled back.

4. What was the Ms Edmund wearing?

Answer: Jeans.

5. How did Ms Edmund sit on the floor?

Answer: Cross-legged.

6.What happen to jess when Ms Edmunds gave a look to him with her blue eyes

instead of talking to him?

It made him zing like one of the guitar strings.

7.What song did ms Edmund sing in her class?

8. What happened when Ms Edmund sang free to be you and me?

9. what was the impact of the song on Jess and Leslie?

10. how did Ms Edmund asked for Leslie’s introduction?

11.

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1. What was Jess feeling during the school song?

A) Embarrassment

B) Pure delight

C) Boredom
D) Anger

Answer: B) Pure delight

1. What did Jess think he was acting like when he was hesitant to befriend Leslie?

A) A brave warrior

B) A kind friend

C) A yellow-bellied sapsucker

D) A wise leader

Answer: C) A yellow-bellied sapsucker

1. Where did Leslie sit on the bus?

A) Next to May Belle

B) Next to Jess

C) Alone in the back

D) With the teacher

Answer: B) Next to Jess

1. What did Leslie miss about her old school?

A) The music room

B) The gym

C) The teachers

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

1. Why did Leslie's parents move to the new town?

A) For a new job

B) To be closer to family
C) To reassess their value structure

D) To attend a new school

Answer: C) To reassess their value structure

. What was the atmosphere like when the whole school sang "Free to be you and me"?

Answer: The atmosphere was one of pure delight.

2. What did Jess think he was acting like when he was hesitant to befriend Leslie?

Answer: A yellow-bellied sapsucker.

3. Where did Leslie sit on the bus?

Answer: Next to Jess.

4. What did Leslie miss about her old school in Arlington?

Answer: The gym and the music room.

5. Why did Leslie's parents move to the new town?

Answer: To reassess their value structure.

6. How did Jess feel about Leslie by the end of the passage?

Answer: He felt more comfortable and friendly towards her.

7. What was Leslie good at in her old school?

Answer: Gymnastics.

8. How did Leslie feel about her new school?

Answer: She hated it and missed her old school.

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1. Why did Leslie’s parents decided to leave their comfortable life?
2. What did Leslie told jess about her family?
3. Why did Leslie's family move to the old farm?
Answer: To farm it and think about what's important.

4. How did Jess react to Leslie's explanation of her family's move?

Answer: He thought it was the most ridiculous thing he had ever heard.5. Why did Leslie say
she wanted to move to the farm?
Answer: She said she wanted to come too, and that you never know ahead of time what
something's really going to be like.

6. What did Jess say about making a living from farming?

Answer: He said you can't make a go of a farm nowadays.

7. Why did Leslie say money was not the problem for her family?
Answer: She implied that her family was wealthy.

8. How did Jess feel about Leslie's family's wealth?

Answer: He was surprised and didn't know how to react.

9. What did Jess decide to do after learning about Leslie's family's wealth?
Answer: He decided not to talk about money with her after that.

1. What did Jess say about making a living from farming?

A) It's easy and anyone can do it

B) You can't make a go of a farm nowadays
C) It's only for rich people
D) It's only for poor people
Answer: B) You can't make a go of a farm nowadays

1. Why did Leslie say money was not a problem for her family?

A) Because they were very poor

B) Because they were very rich
C) Because they didn't care about money
D) Because they didn't have any money

Answer: B) Because they were very rich

1. What did Jess decide to do after learning about Leslie's family's wealth?

A) He decided to ask her for money

B) He decided to avoid her
C) He decided not to talk about money with her
D) He decided to tell everyone about her wealth

answer: C) He decided not to talk about money with her

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What was the topic of Leslie's composition that Mrs. Myers read out loud?

A) Football

B) Reading Good Books

C) Scuba Diving

D) Watching TV
Answer: C) Scuba Diving

1. Why did Jess write about football as his favorite hobby?

A) He loved playing football

B) He thought it would impress Mrs. Myers

C) He didn't want to be laughed at for drawing

D) He hated football but thought it was a safe choice

Answer: C) He didn't want to be laughed at for drawing

1. What was Jess's reaction to Leslie's composition about scuba diving?

A) He was bored

B) He was impressed

C) He was scared and panicked

D) He was angry

Answer: C) He was scared and panicked

1. Why did Jess think being Mrs. Myers' pet was "pure poison"?

A) Because Mrs. Myers was mean

B) Because it made the other kids jealous

C) Because it made Leslie seem like a goody-goody

D) Because it made Jess feel left out

Answer: B) Because it made the other kids jealous

1. What did Jess think about himself after hearing Leslie's composition?

A) He thought he was brave

B) He thought he was smart

C) He thought he was a coward

D) He thought he was athletic

Answer: C) He thought he was a coward

Here are the questions and answers, along with some literary devices used in the passage:

1. What was the topic of Leslie's composition that Mrs. Myers read out loud?

Answer: Scuba Diving

Literary Device: Imagery (The passage uses vivid descriptions of scuba diving to create mental images for the
reader)

1. Why did Jess write about football as his favourite hobby?

Answer: He didn't want to be laughed at for drawing

Literary Device: Irony (Jess hates football, but writes about it to avoid being teased)

1. What was Jess's reaction to Leslie's composition about scuba diving?

Answer: He was scared and panicked

Literary Device: Hyperbole (The passage exaggerates Jess's fear, saying he "nearly drowned" and was "choking
and sweating")

1. Why did Jess think being Mrs. Myers' pet was "pure poison"?

Answer: Because it made the other kids jealous

Literary Device: Metaphor (The phrase "pure poison" is a metaphor that compares being Mrs. Myers' pet to
something toxic and harmful)
1. What did Jess think about himself after hearing Leslie's composition?

Answer: He thought he was a coward

Literary Device: Self-deprecation (Jess criticizes himself, calling himself a "coward" and saying he's "worse than
a baby")

What was leslies burk fav hobby

What was jess’s dad expectation from him?

1. What did Leslie's composition reveal about her?

Answer: That she was brave and enjoyed scuba diving.

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Here are the important questions from the passage with answers:

1. What was the homework assignment given by Mrs. Myers?

Answer: To watch a special about Jacques Cousteau and write a one-page report.

1. What was Wanda Kay's reaction to the homework assignment?

Answer: She smiled primly and was already thinking of doing extra work for extra credit.

1. What was Leslie's problem with the homework assignment?

Answer: She didn't have a television set at home.

1. How did the class react when Leslie mentioned she didn't have a TV?

Answer: They reacted with contempt and disbelief, making hissing sounds.

1. How did Mrs. Myers try to save Leslie from the class's reaction?
Answer: She suggested that Leslie could write a composition on something else instead.

1. What was the outcome of Mrs. Myers' attempt to save Leslie?

Answer: It was unsuccessful, and the class remained upset and contemptuous.

Here are the MCQs based on the passage for grade 6 exam:

1. What was the homework assignment given by Mrs. Myers?

A) Write a one-page report on Jacques Cousteau

B) Watch a special about Jacques Cousteau and write a one-page report

C) Read a book about Jacques Cousteau and write a summary

D) Do a project on Jacques Cousteau's life

Answer: B) Watch a special about Jacques Cousteau and write a one-page report

1. Why was Leslie worried about the homework assignment?

A) She didn't have time to watch the special

B) She didn't have a TV at home

C) She didn't like Jacques Cousteau

D) She didn't know how to write a report

Answer: B) She didn't have a TV at home

1. How did the class react when Leslie said she didn't have a TV?

A) They were sympathetic and offered to help

B) They were angry and shouted at her

C) They made hissing sounds and were contemptuous

D) They ignored her and continued with their work

Answer: C) They made hissing sounds and were contemptuous

1. What did Mrs. Myers suggest Leslie could do instead of watching the special?

A) Write a report on a different topic

B) Do a project on Jacques Cousteau's life

C) Read a book about Jacques Cousteau and write a summary

D) Watch a different special and write a report

Answer: A) Write a report on a different topic

1. What was Wanda Kay's reaction to the homework assignment?

A) She was worried and asked for help

B) She was excited and offered to help others

C) She smiled primly and thought about doing extra work

D) She was angry and refused to do the assignment

Answer: C) She smiled primly and thought about doing extra work

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Here are the important questions from the passage with answers:

1. What was Leslie doing during recess?

Answer: She was surrounded by a group of girls led by Wanda Kay, who were making fun of her.

1. How did Jess react when he saw Leslie being teased?

Answer: He threw Greg down the hill and went to check on Leslie.
 1. What did Jess offer to Leslie when he caught up with her?

Answer: He offered to let her watch TV at his house.

1. How did Leslie react to Jess's offer?

Answer: She was angry and hurt, and she ran away from him.

1. What did Leslie do to Jess at the end of the passage?

Answer: She swung the door to the girls' room shut right in front of his nose.

MCQs:

1. What was Leslie doing during recess?

A) Playing King of the Mountain

B) Watching TV

C) Being teased by a group of girls

D) Eating lunch

Answer: C) Being teased by a group of girls

1. How did Jess react when he saw Leslie being teased?

A) He ignored her and continued playing

B) He went to check on her and offered to help

C) He threw Greg down the hill and went to check on Leslie

D) He joined in the teasing

Answer: C) He threw Greg down the hill and went to check on Leslie
1. What did Jess offer to Leslie when he caught up with her?

A) He offered to let her play King of the Mountain

B) He offered to let her watch TV at his house

C) He offered to help her with her math homework

D) He offered to be her friend

Answer: B) He offered to let her watch TV at his house

What happened at the time of the recess?

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Here are the important questions from the passage with answers:

1. Why did Jess try to get Leslie to move from the back of the bus?

Answer: Because the seventh graders, who sat in the back, would bully her.

1. Who was Janice Avery and what was she like?

Answer: Janice Avery was a seventh grader who was known for scaring younger kids.

1. How did Jess stand up to Janice Avery?

Answer: He gave her a confident look-over and made a comment about her weight.

1. What was the outcome of Jess's confrontation with Janice Avery?

Answer: Janice Avery backed down and let Jess and Leslie pass.
1. How did Leslie react to Jess's bravery?

Answer: She showed respect for Jess and warned him that Janice Avery would get revenge.

MCQs:

1. Why did Jess try to get Leslie to move from the back of the bus?

A) Because he wanted to sit with her

B) Because the seventh graders would bully her

C) Because the bus driver told him to

D) Because he was tired of sitting in the front

Answer: B) Because the seventh graders would bully her

1. What was Janice Avery like?

A) She was kind and friendly

B) She was mean and liked to scare younger kids

C) She was shy and quiet

D) She was a good athlete

Answer: B) She was mean and liked to scare younger kids

1. How did Jess stand up to Janice Avery?

A) He apologized to her and backed down

B) He ignored her and walked away

C) He gave her a confident look-over and made a comment about her weight

D) He pushed her and started a fight

Answer: C) He gave her a confident look-over and made a comment about her weight
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Here are the important questions from the passage with answers:

1. How was Jess feeling by the time they got off the bus?

Answer: He was finally feeling calm and was able to swallow without choking.

1. What did Leslie ask Jess to do that afternoon?

Answer: She asked him if they could do something together.

1. Why did Jess not want May Belle to join them?

Answer: He wanted to spend time with Leslie alone.

1. What did Leslie offer to give May Belle to distract her?

Answer: She offered to give May Belle some new paper dolls.

1. Why did May Belle initially reject the paper dolls?

Answer: Because they were "Life in Colonial America" paper dolls, and she wanted "Bride" or "Miss America"
paper dolls.

MCQs:

1. How was Jess feeling by the time they got off the bus?

A) He was still feeling anxious and scared

B) He was feeling calm and relaxed

C) He was feeling angry and frustrated

D) He was feeling sad and depressed

Answer: B) He was feeling calm and relaxed

1. What did Leslie ask Jess to do that afternoon?

A) She asked him to go home and do his homework

B) She asked him to play with May Belle

C) She asked him if they could do something together

D) She asked him to go to the store with her

Answer: C) She asked him if they could do something together

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Here are the important questions from the passage with answers:

1. Where was May Belle's one living grandmother?

Answer: Georgia.

1. What did Leslie offer to give May Belle?

Answer: A set of paper dolls.

1. What did Jess and Leslie do after May Belle left?

Answer: They ran up over the empty field and down to the dry creek bed.

1. What did they find at the dry creek bed?

Answer: An old crab apple tree with a rope hanging from it.
1. What did Leslie suggest they create?

Answer: A secret country that only they would know about.

1. What would Jess and Leslie be in this secret country?

Answer: The rulers.

1. Why did Leslie want to create this secret country?

Answer: So they would have a special place that was just for them, where nobody would come and
mess it up.

MCQs:

1. Where was May Belle's one living grandmother?

A) Virginia

B) Georgia

C) California

D) New York

Answer: B) Georgia

1. What did Leslie offer to give May Belle?

A) A toy car

B) A book

C) A set of paper dolls

D) A puzzle
Answer: C) A set of paper dolls

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Here are the important questions from the passage with answers:

1. What was Jess's initial feeling about going deeper into the woods?

Answer: He was hesitant and didn't want to go too far into the woods.

1. What did Leslie suggest they build in the woods?

Answer: A castle stronghold.

1. What did Leslie name their secret land?

Answer: Terabithia.

1. What did Leslie loan Jess to help him understand how to rule their magic kingdom?

Answer: Her books about Narnia.

1. What was Jess's role in building their kingdom?

Answer: He was in charge of building and making things.

MCQs:

1. What was Jess's initial feeling about going deeper into the woods?
A) Excitement

B) Hesitation

C) Fear

D) Boredom

Answer: B) Hesitation

1. What did Leslie suggest they build in the woods?

A) A treehouse

B) A castle stronghold

C) A bridge

D) A fence

Answer: B) A castle stronghold

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Here are the important questions from the passage with answers:

1. What did Jess and Leslie do to prepare for their kingdom, Terabithia?

Answer: They gathered materials, built a castle stronghold, and prepared for a potential siege by
filling bottles with water.

1. What did Leslie suggest Jess do to contribute to their kingdom?

Answer: She suggested he draw a picture of Terabithia to hang in the castle.

1. Why did Jess struggle to draw a picture of Terabithia?

Answer: He had trouble capturing the beauty and life of the natural world in his drawings.
1. What happened to Jess on the school bus a few days after they finished the castle?

Answer: Janice Avery accused Jess of tripping her, and he was ordered off the bus by the driver.

1. How did Leslie react when Jess told her about what happened on the bus?

Answer: She was angry and defensive on Jess's behalf.

MCQs:

1. What did Jess and Leslie prepare for in their kingdom, Terabithia?

A) A party

B) A siege

C) A storm

D) A game

Answer: B) A siege

1. What did Leslie suggest Jess do to contribute to their kingdom?

A) Build a bridge

B) Draw a picture of Terabithia

C) Gather materials

D) Prepare for a siege

Answer: B) Draw a picture of Terabithia

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Here are the important questions from the passage with answers:

1. Why was Jess not bothered about walking home from school?

Answer: He thought it was a small price to pay compared to what Janice Avery might have done to
him.

1. What did Leslie think was important in dealing with people like Janice Avery?

Answer: She thought it was important to stand up to them and not let them bully others.

1. What was Leslie reading about when Jess arrived at Terabithia?

Answer: She was reading a book about whales and how they might become extinct.

MCQs:

1. Why was Jess not bothered about walking home from school?

A) He liked walking

B) He was tired of riding the bus

C) He thought it was a small price to pay compared to what Janice Avery might have done to him

D) He wanted to get some exercise

Answer: C) He thought it was a small price to pay compared to what Janice Avery might have done to
him

1. What did Leslie think was important in dealing with people like Janice Avery?

A) Avoiding them
B) Ignoring them

C) Standing up to them

D) Running away from them

Answer: C) Standing up to them

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Here are the important questions from the passage with answers:

1. What story did Leslie tell Jess about?

Answer: The story of Moby Dick, a huge white whale and a crazy sea captain who was bent on killing
it.

1. How did Jess feel about Gary Fulcher teasing him about his friendship with Leslie?

Answer: He wasn't bothered by it, as he knew that Leslie was not like the girls who chased boys on
the playground.

1. What did Jess and Leslie usually do during recess?

Answer: They would look for a quiet place on the field, sit, and talk.

1. What was Leslie like in class?

Answer: She was quiet, never whispering or daydreaming, and did beautiful schoolwork, but her
brain was full of mischief.

1. What fantasy did Leslie share with Jess about Mrs. Myers?

Answer: She imagined Mrs. Myers on a fat farm in Arizona, hiding bits of candy bars in odd places
and getting caught and humiliated.
MCQs:

1. What story did Leslie tell Jess about?

A) The story of Narnia

B) The story of Moby Dick

C) The story of King Arthur

D) The story of Robin Hood

Answer: B) The story of Moby Dick

1. How did Jess feel about Gary Fulcher teasing him about his friendship with Leslie?

A) He was very upset and angry

B) He was a little bothered but tried to ignore it

C) He wasn't bothered by it at all

D) He didn't know how to react

Answer: C) He wasn't bothered by it at all

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Here are the important questions from the passage with answers:

1. What was Jess daydreaming about in class?

Answer: He was imagining Mrs. Myers on a fat farm, being weighed in and caught cheating.

1. Why did Jess need to get coaching from Leslie?

Answer: Because Mrs. Myers always caught him when his mind was wandering, but never suspected
Leslie of not paying attention.

1. What was the weather like in Terabithia in November?

Answer: It was cold.

1. Why did Leslie have to take the sleeping bags back home?

Answer: Because her father noticed they were missing.

1. What did Leslie's parents do for a living?

Answer: They were writers. Mrs. Burke wrote novels, and Mr. Burke wrote about politics.

MCQs:

1. What was Jess daydreaming about in class?

A) A trip to the beach

B) A new bike

C) Mrs. Myers on a fat farm

D) A game of football

Answer: C) Mrs. Myers on a fat farm

1. Why did Jess need to get coaching from Leslie?

A) Because Leslie was better at sports

B) Because Leslie was better at math

C) Because Mrs. Myers always caught him when his mind was wandering
D) Because Leslie was more popular

Answer: C) Because Mrs. Myers always caught him when his mind was wandering

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Here are the important questions from the passage with answers:

1. How did Jess feel when he visited Leslie's house?

Answer: He felt uncomfortable and intimidated by Leslie's parents' conversations about sophisticated
topics.

1. Why was Jess not comfortable having Leslie at his house?

Answer: Because his family members would stare, make remarks, or act stiff and funny around Leslie.

1. What did Jess's mother think of Leslie's clothes and hairstyle?

Answer: She thought Leslie's clothes were "tacky" and her hair was "shorter than a boy's."

1. What was Terabithia to Jess?

Answer: It was his secret, exciting world, and Leslie was his way to get there.

1. How did Jess feel when he walked toward the woods and Terabithia?

Answer: He felt a warm, liquid sensation in his body, and his heart beat faster as he approached the
dry creek bed and the crab apple tree rope.

MCQs:
1. How did Jess feel when he visited Leslie's house?

A) He felt comfortable and at ease

B) He felt uncomfortable and intimidated

C) He felt bored and uninterested

D) He felt angry and frustrated

Answer: B) He felt uncomfortable and intimidated

1. What did Jess's mother think of Leslie's clothes and hairstyle?

A) She thought they were beautiful and stylish

B) She thought they were tacky and unfeminine

C) She thought they were ordinary and unremarkable

D) She thought they were expensive and luxurious

Answer: B) She thought they were tacky and unfeminine

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Here are the important questions from the passage with answers:

1. What was Leslie's favorite place besides the castle stronghold?

Answer: The pine forest.

1. Why did Jess initially think the pine forest was haunted?

Answer: Because of the thick trees blocking out the sunlight, creating a dim and eerie atmosphere.

1. What did Leslie say about the pine forest being haunted?
Answer: She said it was haunted, but not by evil things.

1. What did Leslie and Jess do in the pine forest?

Answer: They stood still, listening to the silence, and then shared a meal of crackers and dried fruit.

1. Why did Leslie say they had to be careful in the pine forest?

Answer: Because it was a sacred place, and they didn't want to disturb the Spirits.

MCQs:

1. What was Leslie's favorite place besides the castle stronghold?

A) The creek bank

B) The pine forest

C) The castle stronghold

D) The woods

Answer: B) The pine forest

1. Why did Jess initially think the pine forest was haunted?

A) Because of the loud noises

B) Because of the thick trees blocking out the sunlight

C) Because of the wild animals

D) Because of the strange smells

Answer: B) Because of the thick trees blocking out the sunlight

Here are some questions based on the passages:

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Where was May Belle's one living grandmother?

A) Virginia

B) Georgia

C) California

D) New York

Answer: B) Georgia

1. What did Leslie offer to give May Belle?

A) A toy car

B) A book

C) A set of paper dolls

D) A puzzle

Answer: C) A set of paper dolls

1. What did Jess and Leslie build in the woods?

A) A treehouse

B) A castle stronghold

C) A bridge

D) A fence

Answer: B) A castle stronghold

1. What was the name of the secret country that Jess and Leslie created?

A) Terabithia
B) Narnia

C) Wonderland

D) Neverland

Answer: A) Terabithia

1. Why did Jess feel uncomfortable visiting Leslie's house?

A) Because Leslie's parents were mean

B) Because Leslie's house was too big

C) Because Jess felt intimidated by Leslie's parents' conversations

D) Because Leslie's family was too noisy

Answer: C) Because Jess felt intimidated by Leslie's parents' conversations

1. What was Leslie's favorite place besides the castle stronghold?

A) The creek bank

B) The pine forest

C) The woods

D) The meadow

Answer: B) The pine forest

1. Why did Jess initially think the pine forest was haunted?

A) Because of the loud noises

B) Because of the thick trees blocking out the sunlight

C) Because of the wild animals

D) Because of the strange smells

Answer: B) Because of the thick trees blocking out the sunlight

1. What did Leslie say about the pine forest being haunted?
A) That it was haunted by evil spirits

B) That it was haunted by good spirits

C) That it was haunted, but not by evil things

D) That it was not haunted at all

Answer: C) That it was haunted, but not by evil things

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Jess and Leslie.

Answer: Jess and Leslie are best friends who create a magical kingdom in the woods called
Terabithia. They share a deep bond and use their imaginations to create a special world that is all
their own.

1. What is the significance of the pine forest in the story?

Answer: The pine forest is a special place that holds great significance for Leslie and Jess. It is a place
where they can escape the realities of their everyday lives and connect with nature and each other.

Essay Questions

1. Discuss the theme of imagination in the story. How do Jess and Leslie use their imaginations to
create a special world?

Answer: (This answer will vary depending on the student's response. However, the answer should
discuss how Jess and Leslie use their imaginations to create a magical kingdom in the woods, and
how this imagination helps them to escape the realities of their everyday lives.)

1. Analyze the character of Jess. What are his strengths and weaknesses?

Answer: (This answer will vary depending on the student's response. However, the answer should
discuss Jess's strengths, such as his creativity and loyalty to Leslie, and his weaknesses, such as his
insecurity and fear of what others might think.)