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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is with Charlotte when she dies?
(a) Templeton.
(b) No one.
(c) Fern.
(d) Wilbur.

2. What reason does Charlotte give for weaving her webs for Wilbur?
(a) It was good practice for her web-weaving skills.
(b) She made a bet with Templeton that she could save Wilbur.
(c) She liked him.
(d) She promised his mother she would help him.

3. How does Charlotte describe the cousin in her second story?
(a) A climber.
(b) An aeronaut.
(c) A sailor.
(d) An artist.

4. How is Charlotte feeling at the end of Chapter 17?
(a) Cranky and hungry.
(b) Excited about being at the fair.
(c) Energized about saving Wilbur's life.
(d) Tired and listless.

5. When will all the babies be born on the farm?
(a) In the fall.
(b) In the spring.
(c) In the summer.
(d) In the winter.

6. What does Fern want when everyone is preparing to take Wilbur to the judges' stand to receive a special award?
(a) To have her picture taken with Wilbur.
(b) To give Wilbur a bath in buttermilk to clean him.
(c) To find Henry Fussy to come with them.
(d) To get some money for the midway.

7. What does the gander do that irritates Charlotte when she calls a meeting?
(a) Tries to run the meeting himself.
(b) Repeats words.
(c) Keeps interrupting her.
(d) Refuses to show up on time.

8. How does Wilbur react to his new found fame?
(a) He insists on having Templeton help him collect newspaper clippings about himself.
(b) He orders the other animals around.
(c) He becomes stuck up and refuses to associate with the other animals.
(d) He remains modest and unspoiled.

9. What does the author say Wilbur realizes is one of the most satisfying things in the world?
(a) Safety.
(b) Friendship.
(c) A good dinner.
(d) Fame.

10. What does the old sheep tell Templeton after seeing what has happened to Templeton since Wilbur kept his promise to the rat?
(a) That soon he will be too fat to move.
(b) That the only reason he can stay at the farm is because Wilbur likes him.
(c) That he would have more friends if he helped others more.
(d) That he would live longer if he ate less.

11. Why does Charlotte want Templeton to come to the Fair?
(a) To run errands and do general work.
(b) To help her guard Wilbur.
(c) To keep him from causing mischief in the barnyard while she is gone.
(d) Wilbur is the one who wants Templeton to come.

12. Why do the judges award Wilbur a special prize?
(a) For knowing how to read, write, and speak.
(b) For doing better tricks than Uncle.
(c) For attracting so many visitors to the County Fair.
(d) For being the most beautiful pig at the County Fair.

13. With whom does Fern ride the Ferris wheel?
(a) With Henry Fussy.
(b) With her parents.
(c) With Avery.
(d) With Wilbur and Charlotte.

14. How does Dr. Dorian imagine it must be like to sit in a barn and listen to animals?
(a) Loud.
(b) Smelly.
(c) Dreary.
(d) Enchanting.

15. Who wins first prize at the Fair?
(a) Wilbur.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Porkins.
(d) Lulu Belle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not an errand or favor that Templeton points out that he has done for Wilbur and Charlotte?

2. Why does Charlotte say that it doesn't matter if Wilbur isn't actually terrific?

3. Which of the following is not an instruction given by Mr. and Mrs. Arable to Fern and Avery?

4. What is Mr. Zuckerman's dream about Wilbur?

5. What is Charlotte's magnum opus?

(see the answer keys)

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