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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does the old sheep give for why the people are fattening Wilbur up?
(a) They want him to be healthy since he was the runt.
(b) They want to win first prize at the County Fair.
(c) They want him to be able to hold his own in a fight against other pigs.
(d) They plan to kill him.

2. Under what conditions does Mr. Zuckerman allow Fern to visit Wilbur?
(a) She can only come once a week.
(b) She must bring food for all the farm animals.
(c) She must help out with chores around the farm.
(d) She cannot let Wilbur out or enter his pigpen herself.

3. Why does Mrs. Arable think having Wilbur go live with the Zuckermans is a good idea?
(a) Mrs. Arable thinks it is a terrible idea.
(b) Once Wilbur is sent away, Fern will forget all about him.
(c) Fern can walk down the road and visit Wilbur as often as she likes.
(d) They will promise not to kill him.

4. How often does Mrs. Arable say Fern goes to the barn?
(a) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Three times a day.
(d) Almost every afternoon.

5. What season is it on the farm at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) It is winter.
(b) It is summer.
(c) It is spring.
(d) It is fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mr. Arable going to kill one of the pigs?

2. Who is the first person to see what Charlotte has woven into her web?

3. What does Templeton do with the last egg?

4. Why does Fern worry about Wilbur when her father first moves him outside?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Wilbur like Charlotte better and better each day?

2. Why might the author include scientific information about spider's webs and legs in Chapter 9?

3. What is most remarkable about Wilbur's daily routine?

4. Why does Mrs. Arable tell Fern in Chapter 8 that Fern can tell her more about the animals in Uncle Homer's barn that afternoon?

5. For what reason was Mr. Arable going to kill the runt?

6. How observant is Lurvy when it comes to Wilbur, and how can you tell?

7. How does Wilbur act during his "escape"?

8. How would you describe Charlotte's personality and interactions with other barnyard animals in Chapter 6?

9. Are the goose and the gander more sentimental or more practical? Why do you think as you do?

10. How do people react to Charlotte's first web?

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