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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19 - The Egg Sac.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 18, how does Fern feel about the time she spent at the Fair?
(a) She says she didn't enjoy it too much because the Ferris wheel made her sick to her stomach.
(b) She says she had a bad time because Avery and Henry Fussy kept teasing her.
(c) She says she couldn't enjoy herself very much because she was too worried about Wilbur.
(d) She says she had the best time she has ever had anywhere or any time in all of her whole life.

2. Which of the following is not one of the ways Fern takes care of Wilbur?
(a) Holds a bottle for him.
(b) Ties a bib on him.
(c) Wipes his snout with a napkin.
(d) Warms his milk.

3. What does the cousin in Charlotte's first story do?
(a) Burrow underground and make a web there.
(b) Catch and eat a fish.
(c) Live in the same web in a house for 53 years.
(d) Ride on a truck from city to city.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Charlotte's idea for saving Wilbur?

2. What is Wilbur's first bed?

3. What happens once news of Charlotte's web spreads?

4. How does the rain in Chapter 4 disrupt Wilbur's plans?

5. Why does Fern put on her prettiest dress before the fair?

(see the answer key)

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