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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has been done with Leslie’s body in Chapter 12?

2. Where was Leslie found dead?

3. What does Jess do with what he retrieves from under his mattress in Chaper 12?

4. Who wants to go pay respects with Jess and his father?

5. Who is the only one at the table whose head isn’t down in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Jess’s sisters fighting about in Chapter 8?

3. Why doesn’t Jess’s mom buy her daughers new clothes for Easter Sunday?

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

5. Why doesn’t Jess want to go to Terabithia alone?

6. Describe how Jess and Leslie react differently to the rushing creek in Chapter 8.

7. What is Leslie’s advice for Janice Avery in Chapter 7?

8. What does Jess resolve to talk to Leslie about in Chapter 10? What does he anticipate will be her reaction?

9. What does Jess help Mr. Burke and Leslie do?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jess enjoys spending time at Terabithia and with Leslie at her house. Jess avoids going home as much as possible. Why doesn’t Jess like being at home? What happens when he is at home?

Essay Topic 2

What are Jess's immediate reactions to Leslie's death? How normal are they? What would happen if he did not go through them?

Essay Topic 3

Jess's irritation with his four sisters, his conflicts with his short-tempered mother, and his defeat in the race for which he trained all summer might have prevented his friendship with Leslie. How would you account for the growth of their friendship?

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