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

2. What does the Zuckermans' barn mostly smell of?
(a) It mostly smells of manure.
(b) It mostly smells of hay.
(c) It mostly smells of new rope.
(d) It mostly smells of fish.

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

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

5. Which of the following is not something Fern does when she comes to visit Wilbur?
(a) She does not listen.
(b) She does not watch Wilbur.
(c) She does not sit and think.
(d) She does not sing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not a defense Charlotte offers for her way of life -- catching bugs and eating them?

3. What does Mr. Zuckerman instruct Lurvy to do to try to make Wilbur feel better?

4. Why is a manure pile a good place to keep a young pig?

5. What does Wilbur do to try to find his mysterious new friend?

(see the answer key)

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