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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. Which of the following is not a reason the lamb gives for not playing with Wilbur?
(a) The lamb is already busy playing with a calf.
(b) The lamb doesn't play with pigs.
(c) The lamb can't get into Wilbur's pen.
(d) The lamb is not interested in pigs.

2. How does Fern describe Charlotte to her parents?
(a) A tiny spider, who is not very important compared to the other animals.
(b) A wise teacher.
(c) Wilbur's best friend, who is terribly clever.
(d) A creepy, bloodthirsty pest.

3. Why is Wilbur saddened by his new friend?
(a) She doesn't like Fern.
(b) She is mean and teases him.
(c) He thinks she is bloodthirsty.
(d) She can't spend very much time with him.

4. What happens if Wilbur gets tired when he and Fern take walks?
(a) She sits under a tree and settles him in her lap for a nap.
(b) She lets him rest in the grass while she climbs trees.
(c) She carries him home in her arms.
(d) She pushes him in her doll carriage while he sleeps.

5. How does Wilbur feel at first about being outside his fence?
(a) He is terrified of the world outside.
(b) He is angry he never thought to escape before.
(c) It feels queer to have nothing between him and the open world.
(d) He is so excited he decides to run all the way to Fern's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fern say at the beginning of the book that she sees no difference between?

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

3. How many goslings hatch from the goose's eggs?

4. What is Wilbur particularly glad Charlotte does before eating a victim?

5. Why can't Charlotte see Wilbur as clearly as he can see her?

(see the answer key)

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