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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr. Zuckerman's dream about Wilbur?
(a) He dreams that Wilbur is turned into delicious bacon and ham.
(b) He dreams that Wilbur grows big and wrecks the tents and rides at the Fair.
(c) He dreams that Wilbur runs away and gets dirty.
(d) He dreams that Wilbur grows huge and wins many blue ribbons at the Fair.

2. How does Wilbur react to his new found fame?
(a) He becomes stuck up and refuses to associate with the other animals.
(b) He remains modest and unspoiled.
(c) He insists on having Templeton help him collect newspaper clippings about himself.
(d) He orders the other animals around.

3. Why do the judges award Wilbur a special prize?
(a) For being the most beautiful pig at the County Fair.
(b) For attracting so many visitors to the County Fair.
(c) For knowing how to read, write, and speak.
(d) For doing better tricks than Uncle.

4. What does Charlotte predict for Wilbur after he has been awarded the special prize?
(a) Fern will bring Wilbur back to her house to live.
(b) Nothing will ever happen to him because he means a great deal to Mr. Zuckerman now.
(c) Wilbur will have to win a prize at the County Fair every year to keep from being killed and turned into bacon and ham.
(d) Mr. Zuckerman will sell Wilbur for a lot of money.

5. How is Charlotte feeling at the end of Chapter 17?
(a) Tired and listless.
(b) Excited about being at the fair.
(c) Energized about saving Wilbur's life.
(d) Cranky and hungry.

6. According to Mr. Arable, the Fair is a good place to start doing what?
(a) Staying close to your parents.
(b) Growing up.
(c) Eating junk food.
(d) Selling pigs.

7. Where is Fern when Wilbur receives his special award?
(a) Kneeling next to Wilbur.
(b) Off with Henry Fussy.
(c) In the front row of the crowd.
(d) Holding hands with her mother.

8. Which of the following is not a name Wilbur gives to one of Charlotte's children?
(a) The name Nellie.
(b) The name Aranea.
(c) The name Joy.
(d) The name Chloris.

9. Who wins first prize at the Fair?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Lulu Belle.
(c) Porkins.
(d) Wilbur.

10. Why does Charlotte say Uncle will be hard for Wilbur to beat?
(a) Because of Uncle's funny jokes.
(b) Because of Uncle's winning personality.
(c) Because of Uncle's size and weight.
(d) Because of Uncle's cleanliness.

11. Which of the following is not a way that Charlotte's egg sac is described?
(a) Resembling cotton candy.
(b) Waterproof.
(c) Gray and white like a puffy cloud.
(d) Tough and strong.

12. Which of the following is not an instruction given by Mr. and Mrs. Arable to Fern and Avery?
(a) Watch out for pickpockets.
(b) Don't make a mess with cotton candy.
(c) Don't get overheated.
(d) Hang on tight to the swings.

13. Who does the voice on the loud speaker at the fair say cannot write?
(a) Rats.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Pigs.
(d) Spiders.

14. What happens when Lurvy tries to wake up Wilbur?
(a) He drenches Mc. Zuckerman and Avery with a pail of water.
(b) He gets red and embarassed when he is unable to wake the pig.
(c) He fans Wilbur with his new blanket.
(d) He trips and falls into Mr. and Mrs. Arable.

15. What does Dr. Dorian predict will happen to Fern?
(a) Someday she will earn enough money to buy Wilbur back.
(b) Someday she will become a great vet.
(c) Someday Henry Fussy will drop a remark that catches her attention.
(d) Someday the animals will try to move into her house with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. When will all the babies be born on the farm?

2. How does Dr. Dorian imagine it must be like to sit in a barn and listen to animals?

3. What does the old sheep tell Templeton after seeing what has happened to Templeton since Wilbur kept his promise to the rat?

4. Why does Mr. Zuckerman ask Lurvy to start building a crate for Wilbur?

5. With whom does Fern ride the Ferris wheel?

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