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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 - Loneliness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Avery think of Fern's new pet pig?
(a) He thinks it is a beautiful specimen of a pig.
(b) He thinks it smells bad.
(c) He thinks it is miserable and small.
(d) He thinks it will be a lot of trouble.

2. Why does Fern worry about Wilbur when her father first moves him outside?
(a) She thinks he will run away.
(b) She thinks other animals will bother him.
(c) She thinks he will be cold at night.
(d) She thinks he will be lonely.

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 manure.
(d) It mostly smells of new rope.

4. How does Fern feed her new pet?
(a) With cold milk from a bowl.
(b) Fern's mother feeds the pet.
(c) With a handful of slops from breakfast.
(d) With warm milk from a baby's nursing bottle.

5. Why does Mrs. Arable think having Wilbur go live with the Zuckermans is a good idea?
(a) Mrs. Arable thinks it is a terrible idea.
(b) They will promise not to kill him.
(c) Once Wilbur is sent away, Fern will forget all about him.
(d) Fern can walk down the road and visit Wilbur as often as she likes.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In which season was Wilbur born?

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

5. What reason does Mr. Arable give for why Fern gets to keep a pig?

(see the answer key)

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