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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 human first notices something is wrong with Wilbur?
(a) Fern notices.
(b) Lurvy notices.
(c) Mrs. Zuckerman notices.
(d) Mr. Zuckerman notices.

2. How does Fern think of Wilbur?
(a) As her baby.
(b) As a boring pet.
(c) As a burden.
(d) As her best friend.

3. What season is it on the farm at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) It is fall.
(b) It is spring.
(c) It is winter.
(d) It is summer.

4. Who is Dr. Dorian?
(a) The local minister.
(b) A professor who studies talking animals.
(c) Fern's family doctor.
(d) The farmyard vet.

5. Why does Mrs. Arable say Mr. Arable is probably right to kill the pig?
(a) The family needs the money the pig's meat will bring.
(b) It is probably going to die anyway.
(c) It is mean and will hurt the other animals.
(d) It will taste delicious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a reason Mr. Arable offers for why Fern must sell Wilbur?

2. What does the oldest sheep say is the quickest way to ruin a friendship?

3. Who first notices that Wilbur is free of his fence?

4. What does Mr. Arable say Fern will see once he agrees to let her raise the baby pig?

5. What reason does the old sheep give for why the people are fattening Wilbur up?

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