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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 - Explosion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Arable think having Wilbur go live with the Zuckermans is a good idea?
(a) Mrs. Arable thinks it is a terrible idea.
(b) Once Wilbur is sent away, Fern will forget all about him.
(c) They will promise not to kill him.
(d) Fern can walk down the road and visit Wilbur as often as she likes.

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

3. What reason does Charlotte give Wilbur for why he doesn't need a web?
(a) He already has a nice place to sleep.
(b) It's too much of a bother to take care of.
(c) He wouldn't like how bugs taste.
(d) Zuckerman feeds him.

4. How does the author describe the voice Wilbur hears at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Deep and rumbling.
(b) Tiny, but sinister.
(c) Sweet and friendly.
(d) Thin, but pleasant.

5. What reason does Mr. Arable give for why Fern gets to keep a pig?
(a) It is time for her to help out around the household.
(b) Mr. Arable is trying to teach her a lesson about responsibility.
(c) He has been promising to give her a pet for a long time.
(d) She was up at daylight, trying to rid the world of an injustice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Avery think of Fern's new pet pig?

2. How does the rain in Chapter 4 disrupt Wilbur's plans?

3. Which of the following is not someone bothered by flies?

4. What does the oldest sheep say is the quickest way to ruin a friendship?

5. What spider body part does Charlotte teach Wilbur about?

(see the answer key)

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