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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 - Explosion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does everyone watch Templeton when he first approaches the goose?
(a) He is not well liked or trusted.
(b) They are waiting for him to do something funny.
(c) He is yelling for them to watch him.
(d) They are afraid the goose will hurt Templeton.

2. What does Wilbur do to try to find his mysterious new friend?
(a) Ask Templeton if he saw anything suspicious the night before.
(b) Look under the hay and behind his food trough.
(c) Ask the party who addressed him the night before to give him a sign.
(d) Wake up each animal one by one and ask him or her if he or she is the friend.

3. What does Avery ask for after he sees Fern's new pet?
(a) A new wooden dagger.
(b) A new air rifle.
(c) A pig of his own.
(d) The puppy he has wanted for months.

4. Why does Mrs. Arable say Mr. Arable is probably right to kill the pig?
(a) It will taste delicious.
(b) It is mean and will hurt the other animals.
(c) It is probably going to die anyway.
(d) The family needs the money the pig's meat will bring.

5. How does Fern feel about being entrusted with the care of a baby pig?
(a) Angry and put-upon.
(b) Blissful and lucky.
(c) Worried about the responsibility.
(d) Unbothered because she plans to make her parents take care of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Templeton live?

2. Charlotte tells Wilbur that she does her best thinking when?

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

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

5. Which of the following is not one of the ways Fern takes care of Wilbur?

(see the answer key)

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