Bridge to Terabithia Multiple Choice Questions(MCQs)& Answers Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia Multiple Choice Questions(MCQs)& Answers

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Bridge to Terabithia (novel)

Bridge to Terabithia is a work of children’s literature about two lonely children who create a magical forest kingdom in their imaginations.
It was written by Katherine Paterson and was published in 1977 by Thomas Crowell.
In 1978, this book won the Newbery Medal.

Details

Author: Katherine Paterson
Illustrator: Donna Diamond
Country: United States
Language: English
Genre: Children’s novel
Publisher: Thomas Y. Crowell Co.
Publication date: October 21, 1977

Characters

Jess Aarons — In the beginning of the novel, is habitually fearful, angry and depressed. He also has a crush on his music teacher, Miss Edmunds, which plays an integral role in the final events of the story.
Leslie Burke — An intelligent, talented, imaginative, outgoing girl, it is she who creates the imaginary kingdom of Terabithia. Her talents include gymnastics, creative writing, swimming and running. Jess thinks highly of her, and they are loyal friends.
May Belle Aarons — One of Jess’ younger sisters. She is described as the only one of his siblings with whom he feels comfortable. However, because she is six years to his 10, she does not fit the mold of the ideal confidante to him, leaving him still desperate for companionship. She clearly worships him from the beginning, and like him, feels that she does not have a place in the family.
Ellie and Brenda Aarons — Jess’ two older sisters. They primarily exist as secondary static characters, or ones who do not grow or change as a result of the events of a story.
Janice Avery — The school bully at Lark Creek. She is very overweight and tends to become very offended when people tease her for being so. Janice has a crush on Willard Hughes, which Jess and Leslie use to trick her.
Miss Edmunds — The somewhat unconventional and controversial music teacher, whom Jess greatly admires. She invites him to go to the Smithsonian Museum, which leads Leslie to go to Terabithia by herself. As a result, she is alone when she falls from the rope and drowns.
Prince Terrien — A puppy that Jesse gave Leslie for Christmas.
Mrs. Myers — Jess and Leslie’s teacher, given the nickname “Monster Mouth Myers.” She favors Leslie, and tells Jess after her death that she was the best student she had ever had. Her husband had also died.
Bill and Judy Burke — Leslie’s parents, novelists who come to the story’s location for their work. Mom — book writer, Dad — political writer. Unlike most of the locals, they do not watch television.

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