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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. Who tells Wilbur he doesn't have to stay in his yard?
(a) Mr. Zuckerman tells him.
(b) The gander tells him.
(c) Fern tells him.
(d) The goose tells him.

2. What does Wilbur conclude after his adventure outside the fence?
(a) That tomorrow he will try to escape again.
(b) That he is miserable living at the Zuckerman farm.
(c) That he is really too young to go out into the world alone.
(d) That next time he will head for the woods first.

3. What is Fern glad to see Wilbur knows how to do once he is moved outside?
(a) Tunnel under straw to keep warm.
(b) Bathe himself in the pond.
(c) Root in the ground for food.
(d) Run and hide from bigger animals.

4. Where is Avery at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) Behind the barn, whittling sticks.
(b) By the pond, catching frogs.
(c) Upstairs, looking for his slingshot.
(d) In the farmyard, bothering the animals.

5. Why is Mr. Arable going to kill one of the pigs?
(a) It has been attacking the other pigs.
(b) It is the runt of the litter.
(c) He wants to cook it for breakfast.
(d) He wants to sell the meat at market.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Arable do when Fern first claims that the animals talk?

2. Why is Wilbur saddened by his new friend?

3. Which of the following is not something that disturbs Wilbur when he is trying to sleep?

4. What is not something the author mentions Wilbur does to pass his days in Chapter 7?

5. When Fern is telling her parents about the barn animals, who does Fern say is "us"?

(see the answer key)

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