1. What does Mr. Aarons tell Jess is
the cause of Leslie’s death?
Answer: Leslie hit her head on a
rock, and she drowned.
2. How does Mr. Aarons show
compassion for his son?
Answer: He lets Jess sleep in and
does his chores for him.
3. Why does Brenda get upset with
Jess for eating so many
pancakes?
Answer: Brenda seems to feel
that Jess is acting like Leslie is
not dead.
4. Explain why Jess makes the
wreath and what he does with
it.
Answer: He makes a funeral
wreath and places it in the
sacred grove of Terabithia.
5. Describe Mrs. Myers’s
reaction to Leslie’s death.
Answer: She is moved because it
reminds her of her husband’s
death. She also consoles Jess.
6. How has Leslie’s relationship
with Jess helped him to grow?
Answer: He has grown with his
imagination and his confidence.
7. What does Bill take with him to
remind him of Leslie?
Answer: Bill takes P.T.
8. What opportunity does Jess give
May Belle?
Answer: Jess invites May Belle to
become a princess (future queen)
of Terabithia.