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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 will sell it to her.
(b) That she will have to learn to control herself.
(c) That he's her father and she must listen to him.
(d) That she should not be a silly, weak girl.

2. Which of the following is not something Templeton prefers to spend his time doing?
(a) Frolicking.
(b) Hiding.
(c) Spying.
(d) Eating.

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

4. What recent barnyard event does Fern tell her parents about at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) The old sheep getting sheared.
(b) Wilbur learning how to escape his yard.
(c) Charlotte weaving a beautiful web.
(d) The goslings hatching.

5. Who tells Wilbur he doesn't have to stay in his yard?
(a) Mr. Zuckerman tells him.
(b) The goose tells him.
(c) The gander tells him.
(d) Fern tells him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Avery ask for after he sees Fern's new pet?

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

3. What does Templeton take from Wilbur?

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

5. Why can't Charlotte see Wilbur as clearly as he can see her?

(see the answer key)

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