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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 season is it on the farm at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) It is winter.
(b) It is spring.
(c) It is fall.
(d) It is summer.

2. Why does Mrs. Arable say Mr. Arable is probably right to kill the pig?
(a) It is mean and will hurt the other animals.
(b) The family needs the money the pig's meat will bring.
(c) It will taste delicious.
(d) It is probably going to die anyway.

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

4. Which of the following is not something that disturbs Wilbur when he is trying to sleep?
(a) The sound of the goose turning on her nest and clucking to herself.
(b) A bad tummy-ache from eating too much slop.
(c) Having many things on his mind.
(d) The sound of Templeton gnawing a hole in the grain bin.

5. What does Templeton take from Wilbur?
(a) His best blanket.
(b) His breakfast.
(c) His favorite toy.
(d) Straw from his bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "salutations" mean?

2. How does Fern think of Wilbur?

3. Under what conditions does Mr. Zuckerman allow Fern to visit Wilbur?

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

5. Why is a manure pile a good place to keep a young pig?

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