The Bridge to Terabithia
Quiz #-- 11—5 points
(45 points) Vocabulary: You have to choose at least 15 words from the list and write the page
number and sentence from the story in which the word is used. Then tell me what the word
means in your own words. You will be graded on the first 15 you write down, any words after
the first 15 will be worth 1 bonus point each.
grit
shebang
discarded
scalding
nauseatingly
pudgy
pandemonium
hypocritical
proverbial
fidgeting
smirked
prissily
ominously
tyrant
shinnying
humiliated
fretting
revved
regicide
parapets
foundling
prescribed
dregs
mother lode
tidings
vile
wheedling
complacent
flounced
sanctuary
raveled
conspiring
vanquished
perceive
discern
piteously
(100 points) Character Traits Double Bubble: You will list at least 5 character traits for the
following characters. Along with the traits, you have to provide a statement or series of
statements as evidence of that trait for that character. You will put these into a Double
Bubble diagram as shown below. Each character will have their own Double Bubble diagram.
You will be graded on 5 traits and the evidence to support them. Any trait with the evidence
as support over 5 will be worth 1 bonus point each. If the trait or evidence is not valid or
supported, you will not receive credit for the graded portion or the bonus portion. Character
traits are not physical characteristics. They tell about the personality of the character.
Characters to analyze: Jess, Leslie, May Belle, Mr and Mrs. Aarons, Miss Edmunds, Mr. and Mrs.
Burke, Brenda and Ellie.
Example of a Double Bubble but you will need 5 traits and 5 evidence bubbles
for each character
Trait
Character
Evidence
(100 points) Character Comparison: Write a 2-page (double-spaced) comparison of Jess and
Leslie. Compare their personalities and their home life. Tell how Leslie’s personality helped
Jess become a better person. Your 2-pages should consist of at least 3 paragraphs.
(35 points) Discussion Questions: Answer in a complete sentence.
1. Why does Jess HAVE to be the fastest runner?
2. Who is Miss Edmunds and why is she important to Jess?
3. What sort of reaction does Leslie get as she walks into Mrs. Myers’ class on the first
day of school?
4. What finally brings Jess and Leslie together in friendship?
5. What does May Belle have on the bus that she loses to the bullying of Janice Avery?
6. Describe how Jess and Leslie get revenge on Janice Avery.
7. How do the members of the Aarons family (except Jess) feel about Leslie?
(25 points) Figurative Language: The author uses a lot of similes in the story. Find 5 similes
from the story. Write the simile and then tell what each simile means.
(200 points) Book Report: You can choose from the following list for a book report.
a. Diorama: Create a diorama of the world of Terabithia that Jess and Leslie created.
Include with your diorama a 1-page(double spaced) personal reflection to the
story.
b. A Letter to the Author: You may write a 3-page (double spaced) letter to the
author telling her what you thought about the book, suggest changes you’d like,
and ask any questions you may have.
c. A picture of Jess and Leslie: You may draw a picture of what you think Jess and
Leslie look like, either on an everyday basis or while in their world of Terabithia.
You will need to include a list of physical characteristics for each. You will also
write a 1-page personal reflection to the story.
(100 points) AR TEST---Due by Friday, January 13
(50 points) AR TEST—VOCABULARY---Friday, January 13
(100 points) Bridge to Terabithia Unit Test----Monday, January 16
These, along with the book
report, will be individual
grades and will not be
included in the grade total
for this packet.
Complete packet due by Monday, January 16
Total _____________/305 points