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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 is not something the author mentions Wilbur does to pass his days in Chapter 7?
(a) Eat three meals a day.
(b) Lie down half asleep and dream pleasant dreams.
(c) Roll around in the mud often.
(d) Gain lots of weight.

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

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

4. How many goslings hatch from the goose's eggs?
(a) Four hatch.
(b) Eight hatch.
(c) Ten hatch.
(d) Seven hatch.

5. How often does Mrs. Arable say Fern goes to the barn?
(a) Three times a day.
(b) Almost every afternoon.
(c) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
(d) Once a week.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dr. Dorian?

2. How does Fern say Wilbur feels about Charlotte?

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

4. Which of the following is not a reason Mr. Arable offers for why Fern must sell Wilbur?

5. What does Charlotte do when Templeton takes the last egg away?

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