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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 Mr. Arable say when Fern pleads with him to not kill the pig?
(a) That he's her father and she must listen to him.
(b) That she will have to learn to control herself.
(c) That he will sell it to her.
(d) That she should not be a silly, weak girl.

2. What does "salutations" mean?
(a) "Naps."
(b) "Greetings."
(c) "Quiet times."
(d) "Best friends."

3. What reason does the old sheep give for why the people are fattening Wilbur up?
(a) They plan to kill him.
(b) They want him to be able to hold his own in a fight against other pigs.
(c) They want to win first prize at the County Fair.
(d) They want him to be healthy since he was the runt.

4. Why does the goose say the last egg didn't hatch?
(a) It's a dud.
(b) She didn't keep it warm enough.
(c) The last egg wasn't a goose egg after all.
(d) Templeton touched it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wilbur do when he hears why the people are fattening him up?

2. What is Charlotte's middle initial?

3. Before Charlotte speaks up, who is going to help Wilbur calm down after receiving the bad news?

4. Which of the following is not something Templeton prefers to spend his time doing?

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

(see the answer key)

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