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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 - Summer Days.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Wilbur's first bed?
(a) A pillow in the hall closet.
(b) A blanket in the corner of Fern's room.
(c) A box near the stove in the kitchen.
(d) A box in the woodshed.

2. What does Wilbur conclude after his adventure outside the fence?
(a) That he is miserable living at the Zuckerman farm.
(b) That tomorrow he will try to escape again.
(c) That next time he will head for the woods first.
(d) That he is really too young to go out into the world alone.

3. According to the author, when is a time when it is hard to sleep?
(a) When your spirit is weak and your soul is sad.
(b) When your stomach is empty and your mind is full.
(c) When your heart is heavy and your mind is light.
(d) When your stomach is full and your head is heavy.

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

5. How does Fern think of Wilbur?
(a) As her baby.
(b) As her best friend.
(c) As a boring pet.
(d) As a burden.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not a defense Charlotte offers for her way of life -- catching bugs and eating them?

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

4. Why does Mrs. Arable say Mr. Arable is probably right to kill the pig?

5. What does the author say Templeton would do if he could get away with it?

(see the answer key)

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