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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 - Bad News.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wilbur conclude after his adventure outside the fence?
(a) That he is miserable living at the Zuckerman farm.
(b) That tomorrow he will try to escape again.
(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.

2. In which season was Wilbur born?
(a) He was born in fall.
(b) He was born in spring.
(c) He was born in summer.
(d) He was born in winter.

3. Which of the following is not someone bothered by flies?
(a) Fern is not bothered.
(b) The cows are not bothered.
(c) The sheep are not bothered.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Zuckerman are not bothered.

4. Who first notices that Wilbur is free of his fence?
(a) Fern notices.
(b) Mrs. Zuckerman notices.
(c) Mr. Zuckerman notices.
(d) Lurvy notices.

5. What does the old sheep say happens to young pigs around Christmas time?
(a) They get murdered.
(b) They get left outside in the cold yard.
(c) They have wreaths of holly hung around their necks.
(d) They get fed extra good slops from holiday leftovers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why can't the goose play with Wilbur?

3. Why does Fern worry about Wilbur when her father first moves him outside?

4. What damage does Wilbur cause outside his fence?

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

(see the answer key)

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