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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jess feel uncomfortable at the Burke’s house in Chapter 12?
(a) He is the only child and all of the adults are crying and watching him.
(b) He does not like the Burkes.
(c) He’s embarrassed of his parents.
(d) The adults are not treating him kindly.

2. What does Jess resolve to tell Leslie in Chapter 10?
(a) That he does not believe the Bible.
(b) That he no longer wants to be her friend.
(c) That he doesn’t want to go to Terabithia until the creek dries up.
(d) That he does not feel comfortable around Mr. Burke.

3. Who finds Jess and comforts him at the creek in Chapter 12?
(a) Brenda.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) May Belle

4. Who doesn’t get new church clothes in Chapter 8?
(a) May Belle and Joyce Ann.
(b) Jess and his mother.
(c) Jess and his father.
(d) Mother and Father.

5. Who does Leslie hear crying in the girls’ bathroom in Chapter 7?
(a) Brenda.
(b) May Belle.
(c) Miss Edmunds.
(d) Janice Avery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Brenda and Ellie accuse Jess of the morning after finding out Leslie is dead?

2. What is the special smile that Mrs. Myers beams at Leslie becoming known as?

3. In Chapter 8, where does Leslie want Jess to take her?

4. What does Jess’s father do to comfort him in Chapter 11?

5. Which holiday is nearing in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jess’ father home early in Chapter 10, and why is his family gathered around the table?

2. Why is Jesse upset that Leslie is being cremated?

3. Why does Jess describe his day with Miss Edmunds as the “perfect day”?

4. Though Jess does not want to go to Terabithia without Leslie in Chapter 7, he is reluctant to go home. Why?

5. How Jesse’s father is portrayed differently in Chapter 11? What does he do?

6. What is different about the creek bed in Chapter 8?

7. Even though Leslie was a strong swimmer, how is it plausible that she drowned? What do the adults and authorities think happened?

8. When Jess wakes in the night in Chapter 11, what does he think has happened?

9. Why does Mr. Burke find Jess so helpful?

10. What does Miss Edmunds want Jess to see in the galleries?

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