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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 4, what are Jess’s parents worried about?
(a) That Jess plays only with girls.
(b) They have no money for Christmas presents.
(c) They don't know where May Belle got the paper dolls.
(d) Brenda is dating an older boy.

2. How old is Jess?
(a) Nine.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Seven.

3. What does Leslie give Jess for Christmas?
(a) Moby Dick.
(b) Watercolors, tubes of paint and an art pad.
(c) New running shoes.
(d) A kitten.

4. Why doesn’t Jess run to his father to hug and kiss him like May Belle?
(a) He doesn’t like his father.
(b) He’s too old to do that.
(c) His father told him not to.
(d) He doesn’t like hugs.

5. When does Jess see Leslie again after their initial meeting in the cow pasture?
(a) In the classroom.
(b) On the bus to school.
(c) In his yard.
(d) At recess.

6. How many children are in Jess’s class?
(a) 29.
(b) 30.
(c) 31.
(d) 28.

7. What will happen to Jess if he fights a girl and gets caught?
(a) Mrs. Myers will give him lunch detention.
(b) Mr. Jenkins will kick him out of school.
(c) His papa will beat him.
(d) His mother will make him do all of the chores.

8. In Chapter 4, why is Jess happy on Friday?
(a) The school has bought new sports equipment for students.
(b) Friday is the day Miss Edmunds teaches music.
(c) Students get an extended recess.
(d) Mrs. Myers said that there is no homework for the weekend.

9. In the beginning of Chapter 6, how far away is Christmas?
(a) A month away.
(b) One week.
(c) One day.
(d) Two weeks.

10. How does Jess describe his house at the beginning of the book?
(a) As new.
(b) As dirty.
(c) As homey.
(d) As rattly.

11. Who continues to join the boys at recess in Chapter 4?
(a) Janice.
(b) Leslie.
(c) Brenda.
(d) May Belle.

12. What did Jess help his mother do in Chapter 2?
(a) Mop and vacuum the floors.
(b) Clean the bathrooms.
(c) Pick and can beans.
(d) Wash and hang the laundry.

13. Besides May Belle, who does Jess like to show his drawings to?
(a) Miss Edmunds.
(b) Brenda.
(c) Leslie Burke.
(d) His father.

14. If he had enough money, what would Jess buy for Leslie for Christmas?
(a) A new book.
(b) A television.
(c) A new sweater.
(d) A watercolor set.

15. What do Jess and Leslie name Leslie’s puppy?
(a) The Baby Giant.
(b) King Terabithia.
(c) Prince Terrien.
(d) Grove of the Pines.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, who does Jess want to beat that day at the race?

2. Why doesn’t Jess bother with wearing a shirt early in the morning?

3. How old is May Belle?

4. What word(s) does Jess say to himself before he begins running in Chapter 1?

5. What song do the students sing together in music class in Chapter 4?

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