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Bridge to Terabithia Chapter 1

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What is the characteristic of Miss Edmunds' speaking voice that is described in the passage?

rich and melodic

How does Jess respond when Leslie smiles at him?

He smiles back at her

What is the significance of the song 'I see a land bright and clear' in the passage?

It brings the students together and creates a sense of community

What realization does Jess come to towards the end of the passage?

He realizes he doesn't have to be scared to interact with Leslie Signup and view all the answers

What does Leslie talk about on the bus?

Arlington and her old school Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the short week in school, and how does it affect the students' experience?

The school starts on the first Tuesday after Labor Day, making it a short week. As a result, each day is worse than the previous one, suggesting that the students are not enjoying the condensed schedule. Signup and view all the answers

Why do the fourth- and fifth-grade boys stop participating in the running contest?

The boys stop participating because Leslie continues to win, making the running contest no longer fun or suspenseful. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jess's consolation regarding the running contest, and what does it reveal about his character?

Jess's consolation is that neither he nor Gary Fulcher will be the best runner, revealing that he is willing to accept defeat and acknowledge others' abilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Miss Edmunds' interaction with Jess in the hallway, and how does it affect him?

Miss Edmunds' interaction with Jess shows her interest in his artistic abilities and makes him feel warm and tingly, suggesting that he values her attention and appreciation. Signup and view all the answers

What does the ending of the running contest symbolize, and what does it reflect about the characters and their relationships?

The ending of the running contest symbolizes the loss of excitement and competition, reflecting the characters' growth and shifting relationships, particularly between Jess and Leslie. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Character Descriptions

Miss Edmunds: rich and melodic speaking voice, fiddles with her guitar, wears jeans, and has blue eyes and shining black hair.
Leslie: won a race on Tuesday, smiles for the first time when introducing herself to Miss Edmunds, and is a good runner.

Events

The story takes place on the first Friday of school after Labor Day, a short week.
Miss Edmunds leads a music session in the teachers' room, singing "Free to be you and me".
Jess and Leslie exchange smiles, marking the beginning of a new season in Jess's life.
Leslie plunks herself down beside Jess on the bus and talks about her old school in Arlington.
Leslie continues to join the boys at recess and wins every day, causing the other boys to lose interest.

Relationships

Jess has a crush on Miss Edmunds, feeling warm and tingly when speaking to her.
Jess initially dislikes Leslie but changes his mind, smiling at her and feeling a connection.
Miss Edmunds takes notice of Leslie and shows interest in her.

Themes

New beginnings and changes in relationships (Jess and Leslie, Jess and Miss Edmunds)

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Take this quiz to test your understanding of the first chapter of Bridge to Terabithia, a novel by Katherine Paterson. The chapter introduces the main character Leslie and her experiences on her first week at school. See how well you remember the events and characters!