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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. Which of the following is not something that disturbs Wilbur when he is trying to sleep?
(a) The sound of Templeton gnawing a hole in the grain bin.
(b) The sound of the goose turning on her nest and clucking to herself.
(c) A bad tummy-ache from eating too much slop.
(d) Having many things on his mind.

2. Who gives Wilbur some bad news in Chapter 7?
(a) Templeton does.
(b) Fern does.
(c) The old sheep does.
(d) The goose does.

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

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

5. Why can't the goose play with Wilbur?
(a) She is busy looking after her goslings.
(b) She must sit on her eggs to keep them warm.
(c) She is busy eating lunch.
(d) She does not like to associate with pigs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not something Fern does when she comes to visit Wilbur?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 7, how does Charlotte's campaign against insects seem to Wilbur?

3. What is Wilbur particularly glad Charlotte does before eating a victim?

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

5. Why does Mrs. Arable think having Wilbur go live with the Zuckermans is a good idea?

(see the answer key)

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