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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 - Loneliness.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the voice Wilbur hears at the end of Chapter 4 tell him?
(a) "No one will ever be your friend."
(b) "I've watched you all day and I like you."
(c) "Mr. Zuckerman is going to sell you soon."
(d) "I can help you make a new friend."

3. What does Fern say at the beginning of the book that she sees no difference between?
(a) Killing a little girl and killing a little pig.
(b) Killing a spider and killing a little pig.
(c) Killing a calf and killing a little pig.
(d) Killing a full-grown pig and killing a little pig.

4. Who first notices that Wilbur is free of his fence?
(a) Lurvy notices.
(b) Fern notices.
(c) Mr. Zuckerman notices.
(d) Mrs. Zuckerman notices.

5. Which of the following is not one of Wilbur's plans for the day on which Chapter 4 opens?
(a) Eating.
(b) Standing still and thinking about what it is like to be alive.
(c) Chatting with Templeton the rat.
(d) Running around for exercise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Fern glad to see Wilbur knows how to do once he is moved outside?

2. How does Fern feel about being entrusted with the care of a baby pig?

3. What does Mr. Arable say when Fern pleads with him to not kill the pig?

4. What does Wilbur want in Chapter 4?

5. Why is a manure pile a good place to keep a young pig?

(see the answer key)

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