Bridge to Terabithia Reading Comprehension
A reading comprehension worksheet for Grade 5 students based on the novel 'Bridge to Terabithia' by Katherine Paterson.
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Bridge to Terabithia Reading Comprehension
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Read the questions carefully and answer them based on your knowledge of 'Bridge to Terabithia'.
Jess Aarons had practiced all summer, running tirelessly through the fields, hoping to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. He dreamed of winning the races at school and finally gaining the recognition he craved. But then Leslie Burke arrived, a new girl with short, choppy hair and an unusual way of looking at the world. She didn't fit in, but she ran like the wind, beating all the boys, including Jess. Despite his initial resentment, Jess found himself drawn to Leslie's adventurous spirit and vivid imagination. Together, they created a magical kingdom in the woods beyond the creek, a secret place they called Terabithia, accessible only by swinging on a rope over the water. In Terabithia, they were king and queen, safe from the mundane realities and bullies of their everyday lives. It was a place of courage, friendship, and endless possibilities.
1. What was Jess's main goal at the beginning of the summer?
To learn how to swim
To make new friends
To be the fastest runner
To build a treehouse
2. Leslie Burke was a new girl with short, choppy hair and an way of looking at the world.
3. Jess and Leslie created a magical kingdom in the woods called .
4. Describe the significance of the rope swing in 'Bridge to Terabithia'.
5. Jess was immediately happy that Leslie beat him in the races.
True
False
6. Imagine you are Jess or Leslie. Write a short journal entry about one of your adventures in Terabithia. What did you do? How did you feel?
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