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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. 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) No one brings her her meals the way Wilbur is fed every day.
(c) Flies and bugs are what come to her.
(d) The other spiders will make fun of her if she doesn't eat bugs.

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

3. What does Mr. Zuckerman instruct Lurvy to do to try to make Wilbur feel better?
(a) Give him extra-nice slops to eat.
(b) Play with him for an hour a day.
(c) Take him for a walk around the barn.
(d) Feed him sulphur and molasses.

4. Which of the following is not one of the ways Fern takes care of Wilbur?
(a) Warms his milk.
(b) Ties a bib on him.
(c) Wipes his snout with a napkin.
(d) Holds a bottle for him.

5. Which of the following is not something Templeton prefers to spend his time doing?
(a) Hiding.
(b) Frolicking.
(c) Eating.
(d) Spying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wilbur want in Chapter 4?

2. What is Wilbur's first bed?

3. What does Wilbur do every morning after breakfast?

4. Why is Mr. Arable going to kill one of the pigs?

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

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