crouched
to stoop low with bent legs
scorching
burn slightly
primly
neat, proper, or formal
deadweight
the weight of anything lifeless, rigid, and heavy; a very great burden
tremble
shake because of fear, excitement, weakness, cold, etc.
pandemonium
wild uproar or confusion
cymbals
one pair of brass plates, used as a musical instrument. when struck together they make a loud ringing sound
hypocrytical
insincere; pretend
clabber
thick, sour milk
repulsive
causing strong dislike or aversion
quivered
to shake, shiver, or tremble
consolation
a comforting person, thing, or event
deliberately
carefully thought out before hand, made or done on purpose
tyrants
person who uses power cruelly or unjustly
siege
the surrounding of a fortified place by an army trying to capture it
snickered
a disrespectful laugh
squawked
complain loudly
snuffled
breath loudly through the nose like a person with a cold in the head
parapets
a low wall at the edge of a balcony, roof, or bridge
consolidated
combine into one, unite;merge
speculation
think carefully ;reflect ;consider
desperate
having little chance for hope or cure
lolling
hang loosely or droop
Why does Jesse run everyday?
he runs because he wants to be the fastest kid in the 5th grade
What is Jesse's family like?
a family that's not nice to jesse
What is Jesse's school like?
run down
What sort of chores does Jesse have?
milking the cow and picking the beans
How can you tell that Jesse thinks his parents favor his sisters? What would you do if you felt that way?
they didn't have to do chores and they get extra money
What news does May Belle bring to Jesse? How do you suppose this news later turns out to be "probably the biggest thing in his life"?
may belle says someone moved into the perkins house
What does Jesse keep under his mattress? Why?
pad and pen he hides it because his dad thinks sissy boys draw
Who is Miss Edmunds and how does Jesse feel about her?
miss Edmunds is the music teacher jesse is in love with her
How does Jesse's father treat him?
hes tough on him
Who is Leslie Burke and what is she like?
shes a new neighbor and a tomboy
How does Jesse meet Leslie? Do you think he is rude to her?
she calls him across the field jesse ditches lesle
Why does Jesse feel sorry for Leslie on the first day of school?
she doesn't fit in because of how shes dressed
How do Jesse and Gary get into trouble with the teacher the first day?
he starts drawing and gary takes it
Why do the boys gather in the yard at recess?
the boys are racing
Why does Jesse ask Leslie if she wants to run? Do you think she would have asked to run, if he hadn't suggested it?
hes trying to show up gary no
Who wins against Jesse and Fulcher?
leslie
How does Jesse feel about the way Leslie runs? Is that how the other boys feel?
she won butifly
The boys feel that running isn't fun anymore. Whose fault is that?
leslies
When does Jesse decide to be friendly to Leslie ? What causes the change in him?
when he turns and smiles at her
Where has Leslie's family moved from? why?
Arlington Virginia to live a better life
What is Leslie's hobby? How do you know?
scuba diving she wrote an essay about it
How does everyone find out Leslie's family doesn't have a TV? wHY NOT? How do the kids feel about that?
she admits it and they laugh
Why does Jesse insult Janice about her weight? Should he?
he stalls her so leslie gets a seat no
What and where is Terabithia?
a magic kingdom in the woods
What are Leslie's parents like? Would you like them as parents?
mean people no
How does Leslie change Jesse's feelings about the pine forest?
its haunted but not by bad sprits
Why do Jesse and Leslie decide to "get" Janice?
to get her off the bus
How do they "get" her? Would you have done that to her?
on the bus yes
What does Jesse get Leslie for Christmas?
puppy
What does Leslie give Jesse for Christmas?
arts supplies
Why does Jesse give only a hair clip to Joyce Anne?
because he puts most of his money to get maybelle a doll
What is Jesse's "big" present? Why doesn't it make him happy?
a bike he likes running