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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. What does Wilbur do when he hears why the people are fattening him up?
(a) He screams.
(b) He yawns.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He jumps for joy.

2. How does Mrs. Arable respond to the idea of Fern believing that animals can talk?
(a) She is delighted by her daughter's imagination.
(b) She doesn't think it is normal and plans to tell Fern's doctor.
(c) She isn't interested or concerned.
(d) She thinks Fern is acting out to get attention.

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

4. Which of the following is not a defense Charlotte offers for her way of life -- catching bugs and eating them?
(a) If she didn't eat flies and bugs, they would grow so numerous they would destroy the earth.
(b) Flies and bugs are what come to her.
(c) No one brings her her meals the way Wilbur is fed every day.
(d) The other spiders will make fun of her if she doesn't eat bugs.

5. When will all the babies be born on the farm?
(a) In the summer.
(b) In the spring.
(c) In the winter.
(d) In the fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Zuckerman prepare Wilbur for the Fair?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 10, what does Charlotte tell Wilbur that people are?

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

4. Which of the following is not something that disturbs Wilbur when he is trying to sleep?

5. Which human first notices something is wrong with Wilbur?

(see the answer key)

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