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

2. What was the greatest moment in Mr. Zuckerman's life?
(a) Selling a pig for a lot of money.
(b) Meeting Mrs. Zuckerman.
(c) Winning a prize for Wilbur.
(d) Retiring and selling his farm to someone else.

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

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

5. What does Templeton do to help Wilbur during the awarding of Wilbur's prize?
(a) He brings Wilbur some food when the Zuckermans forget to feed him.
(b) He gathers one last piece of writing for Charlotte to copy in her web.
(c) He bites Wilbur's tail to wake him up when he faints.
(d) He scares Uncle into running off.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom does Charlotte say she is making her masterpiece?

2. Why must Charlotte stay behind in her web, rather than accompanying Wilbur in Chapter 15?

3. Why do the judges award Wilbur a special prize?

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

5. Who does the voice on the loud speaker at the fair say cannot write?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Charlotte's time and attention beginning to split as the trip to the County Fair approaches?

2. Why is life in the barn so good for Wilbur?

3. How does Charlotte feel after finding out that Wilbur is to receive a special prize?

4. How is Fern's attitude toward the animals beginning to change during the time she spends at the Fair?

5. How does Dr. Dorian feel about the possibility that animals can talk?

6. Why is Wilbur worrying during his first day at the Fair?

7. How are things on the farm changing as summer turns to fall?

8. After whose hour of triumph might this chapter be named, and why?

9. Does Wilbur act more like a child or an adult when it is time for him to go to sleep during his first night at the Fair?

10. What effect do Charlotte's webs start to have on Wilbur?

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