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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not a piece of advice Charlotte gives Wilbur at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Keep fit and don't lose your nerve.
(b) Never hurry and never worry.
(c) Eat and drink only a little.
(d) Gain weight and stay well.

3. Why does Mrs. Arable say Mr. Arable is probably right to kill the pig?
(a) It is probably going to die anyway.
(b) It will taste delicious.
(c) The family needs the money the pig's meat will bring.
(d) It is mean and will hurt the other animals.

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

5. Why does Fern worry about Wilbur when her father first moves him outside?
(a) She thinks he will be cold at night.
(b) She thinks he will be lonely.
(c) She thinks other animals will bother him.
(d) She thinks he will run away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Wilbur particularly glad Charlotte does before eating a victim?

2. Which of the following is not a reason the lamb gives for not playing with Wilbur?

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

4. Why does the goose say the last egg didn't hatch?

5. How does Fern say Wilbur feels about Charlotte?

(see the answer key)

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