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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. At the beginning of Chapter 7, how does Charlotte's campaign against insects seem to Wilbur?
(a) Silly and misguided.
(b) Bloodthirsty and disgusting.
(c) Sensible and useful.
(d) Mean and spiteful.

2. What does Wilbur conclude after his adventure outside the fence?
(a) That he is miserable living at the Zuckerman farm.
(b) That tomorrow he will try to escape again.
(c) That he is really too young to go out into the world alone.
(d) That next time he will head for the woods first.

3. Why is Mr. Arable going to kill one of the pigs?
(a) It is the runt of the litter.
(b) It has been attacking the other pigs.
(c) He wants to cook it for breakfast.
(d) He wants to sell the meat at market.

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

5. 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 healthy since he was the runt.
(c) They want to win first prize at the County Fair.
(d) They want him to be able to hold his own in a fight against other pigs.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the owner of the voice Wilbur hears at the end of Chapter 4, when will Wilbur see him/her?

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

3. What does the author say Templeton would do if he could get away with it?

4. How does Mr. Zuckerman get Wilbur to return to the pigpen?

5. How often does Mrs. Arable say Fern goes to the barn?

(see the answer key)

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