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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 - A Talk at Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fern miss Wilbur's noontime feeding?
(a) She is running errands for her mother.
(b) She is away at school.
(c) She is busy playing with friends.
(d) She must do her other chores then.

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

3. Which of the following is not a defense Charlotte offers for her way of life -- catching bugs and eating them?
(a) Flies and bugs are what come to her.
(b) The other spiders will make fun of her if she doesn't eat bugs.
(c) If she didn't eat flies and bugs, they would grow so numerous they would destroy the earth.
(d) No one brings her her meals the way Wilbur is fed every day.

4. Why does Fern worry about Wilbur when her father first moves him outside?
(a) She thinks other animals will bother him.
(b) She thinks he will be lonely.
(c) She thinks he will be cold at night.
(d) She thinks he will run away.

5. According to the author, when is a time when it is hard to sleep?
(a) When your stomach is full and your head is heavy.
(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 heart is heavy and your mind is light.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the author say Templeton would do if he could get away with it?

3. Why does Templeton say he won't break the egg?

4. Why can't Charlotte see Wilbur as clearly as he can see her?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 7, how does Charlotte's campaign against insects seem to Wilbur?

(see the answer key)

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