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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 - Bad News.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Fern glad to see Wilbur knows how to do once he is moved outside?
(a) Run and hide from bigger animals.
(b) Bathe himself in the pond.
(c) Tunnel under straw to keep warm.
(d) Root in the ground for food.

2. Why is a manure pile a good place to keep a young pig?
(a) A manure pile is the worst place to keep a young pig.
(b) Pigs like to smell terrible, and a manure pile is stinky.
(c) Pigs need warmth, and a manure pile is warm and comfortable.
(d) Pigs like flies, and a manure pile attracts many flies.

3. What does Wilbur do when he hears why the people are fattening him up?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He jumps for joy.
(c) He yawns.
(d) He screams.

4. What does the goose know about Wilbur's future that Wilbur does not yet?
(a) Charlotte is thinking about ways to ruin Wilbur's life.
(b) Templeton is planning to steal all of Wilbur's food.
(c) Mrs. Zuckerman is preparing to sell Wilbur behind Mr. Zuckerman's back.
(d) Mr. Zuckerman and Lurvy are plotting to kill him.

5. Why can't Charlotte see Wilbur as clearly as he can see her?
(a) He is hiding in a pile of straw.
(b) She is near-sighted.
(c) She is too busy spinning her web to look at him.
(d) The lamb is blocking her view.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Zuckerman get Wilbur to return to the pigpen?

2. Why does Mrs. Arable think having Wilbur go live with the Zuckermans is a good idea?

3. Which human first notices something is wrong with Wilbur?

4. What does Charlotte promise Wilbur at the end of Chapter 7?

5. What does the goose advise Wilbur to do once the people notice he is free?

(see the answer key)

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