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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 - A Talk at Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wilbur want in Chapter 4?
(a) A friend.
(b) For the other animals to stop teasing him.
(c) For peace and quiet so he can take a nap.
(d) Better food.

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

3. In which season was Wilbur born?
(a) He was born in spring.
(b) He was born in fall.
(c) He was born in summer.
(d) He was born in winter.

4. Which human first notices something is wrong with Wilbur?
(a) Mrs. Zuckerman notices.
(b) Lurvy notices.
(c) Mr. Zuckerman notices.
(d) Fern notices.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Fern miss Wilbur's noontime feeding?

3. How does Mrs. Arable respond to the idea of Fern believing that animals can talk?

4. Which of the following is not something Fern does when she comes to visit Wilbur?

5. What is not something the author mentions Wilbur does to pass his days in Chapter 7?

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