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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. Why is Wilbur unconcerned that he has been growing bigger?
(a) He says that as the runt of the litter, he had a lot of catching up to do.
(b) He is still very skinny.
(c) He still can squeeze under the rails of the fence in the yard.
(d) He says that at his age it's a good idea to keep gaining.

2. What does Wilbur do to try to find his mysterious new friend?
(a) Look under the hay and behind his food trough.
(b) Wake up each animal one by one and ask him or her if he or she is the friend.
(c) Ask the party who addressed him the night before to give him a sign.
(d) Ask Templeton if he saw anything suspicious the night before.

3. Why is a manure pile a good place to keep a young pig?
(a) A manure pile is the worst place to keep a young pig.
(b) Pigs like to smell terrible, and a manure pile is stinky.
(c) Pigs like flies, and a manure pile attracts many flies.
(d) Pigs need warmth, and a manure pile is warm and comfortable.

4. What does Templeton take from Wilbur?
(a) His breakfast.
(b) His best blanket.
(c) His favorite toy.
(d) Straw from his bed.

5. Why does Fern miss Wilbur's noontime feeding?
(a) She must do her other chores then.
(b) She is running errands for her mother.
(c) She is away at school.
(d) She is busy playing with friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "salutations" mean?

2. What does the old sheep say happens to young pigs around Christmas time?

3. What does Wilbur do every morning after breakfast?

4. What does Wilbur witness Charlotte catch in her web in Chapter 5?

5. What does Charlotte promise Wilbur at the end of Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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