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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a reason the lamb gives for not playing with Wilbur?
(a) The lamb doesn't play with pigs.
(b) The lamb can't get into Wilbur's pen.
(c) The lamb is not interested in pigs.
(d) The lamb is already busy playing with a calf.

2. What happens if Wilbur gets tired when he and Fern take walks?
(a) She sits under a tree and settles him in her lap for a nap.
(b) She lets him rest in the grass while she climbs trees.
(c) She pushes him in her doll carriage while he sleeps.
(d) She carries him home in her arms.

3. How does Wilbur feel at first about being outside his fence?
(a) It feels queer to have nothing between him and the open world.
(b) He is angry he never thought to escape before.
(c) He is so excited he decides to run all the way to Fern's house.
(d) He is terrified of the world outside.

4. What is the first question Fern asks her mother in the book?
(a) When can I get a new pet?
(b) Where's Papa going with that ax?
(c) Has the litter of baby pigs been born yet?
(d) What's for breakfast?

5. What is Fern glad to see Wilbur knows how to do once he is moved outside?
(a) Run and hide from bigger animals.
(b) Bathe himself in the pond.
(c) Tunnel under straw to keep warm.
(d) Root in the ground for food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the voice Wilbur hears at the end of Chapter 4 tell him?

2. Why can't the goose play with Wilbur?

3. What does the goose advise Wilbur to do once the people notice he is free?

4. What damage does Wilbur cause outside his fence?

5. What does Fern say at the beginning of the book that she sees no difference between?

(see the answer key)

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