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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the rain in Chapter 4 disrupt Wilbur's plans?
(a) He had wanted to go out and dig a new hole in his yard.
(b) A leaky roof makes rain drip and soak his bed.
(c) All the loudest animals are driven inside the barn by the rain.
(d) The sound of the raindrops disturbs his nap.

2. What does the goose advise Wilbur to do once the people notice he is free?
(a) Run for the woods.
(b) Go find Fern.
(c) Hurry back to his pigpen.
(d) Hide in the straw behind the barn.

3. Which of the following is not a reason Mr. Arable offers for why Fern must sell Wilbur?
(a) He is eating real food and Mr. Arable is not willing to provide for him.
(b) He is big enough to sell.
(c) He is uncontrollable and badly behaved.
(d) He is not a baby any more.

4. Why does Fern miss Wilbur's noontime feeding?
(a) She must do her other chores then.
(b) She is running errands for her mother.
(c) She is away at school.
(d) She is busy playing with friends.

5. What does the voice Wilbur hears at the end of Chapter 4 tell him?
(a) "I can help you make a new friend."
(b) "I've watched you all day and I like you."
(c) "No one will ever be your friend."
(d) "Mr. Zuckerman is going to sell you soon."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Avery think of Fern's new pet pig?

3. Who takes care of Wilbur's noontime feeding for Fern?

4. In which season was Wilbur born?

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

(see the answer key)

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