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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 - A Talk at Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Except for the goose, who is the first to know the goslings have hatched?
(a) Fern is the first.
(b) Charlotte is the first.
(c) Wilbur is the first.
(d) The gander is the first.

2. What is Wilbur particularly glad Charlotte does before eating a victim?
(a) Make sure the victim is a bad insect.
(b) Warn Wilbur so he can look away.
(c) Put the victim to sleep.
(d) Apologize to the victim.

3. Why does Fern miss Wilbur's noontime feeding?
(a) She is running errands for her mother.
(b) She must do her other chores then.
(c) She is busy playing with friends.
(d) She is away at school.

4. Which of the following is not one of the ways Fern takes care of Wilbur?
(a) Holds a bottle for him.
(b) Ties a bib on him.
(c) Wipes his snout with a napkin.
(d) Warms his milk.

5. What does Templeton take from Wilbur?
(a) His breakfast.
(b) His best blanket.
(c) His favorite toy.
(d) Straw from his bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Wilbur feel at first about being outside his fence?

2. How does Mr. Arable respond to the idea of Fern believing that animals can talk?

3. How does Mr. Zuckerman get Wilbur to return to the pigpen?

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

5. According to the owner of the voice Wilbur hears at the end of Chapter 4, when will Wilbur see him/her?

(see the answer key)

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