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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 - Good Progress.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Fern describe Charlotte to her parents?
(a) Wilbur's best friend, who is terribly clever.
(b) A wise teacher.
(c) A creepy, bloodthirsty pest.
(d) A tiny spider, who is not very important compared to the other animals.

2. What does "salutations" mean?
(a) "Quiet times."
(b) "Naps."
(c) "Greetings."
(d) "Best friends."

3. How does Wilbur feel at first about being outside his fence?
(a) He is terrified of the world outside.
(b) He is so excited he decides to run all the way to Fern's house.
(c) It feels queer to have nothing between him and the open world.
(d) He is angry he never thought to escape before.

4. Who is Dr. Dorian?
(a) The farmyard vet.
(b) A professor who studies talking animals.
(c) Fern's family doctor.
(d) The local minister.

5. According to the author, when is a time when it is hard to sleep?
(a) When your heart is heavy and your mind is light.
(b) When your stomach is empty and your mind is full.
(c) When your spirit is weak and your soul is sad.
(d) When your stomach is full and your head is heavy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Wilbur saddened by his new friend?

2. How is Wilbur mistaken about Charlotte at the end of Chapter 5?

3. What does Mr. Zuckerman tell his wife to do when they find the new web?

4. Where is Avery at the beginning of Chapter 8?

5. How does Mr. Arable respond to the idea of Fern believing that animals can talk?

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