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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15 - The Crickets.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Dr. Dorian imagine it must be like to sit in a barn and listen to animals?
(a) Loud.
(b) Dreary.
(c) Enchanting.
(d) Smelly.

3. What damage does Wilbur cause outside his fence?
(a) He eats a bunch of crops.
(b) He plows up some ground with his nose.
(c) He scares a flock of chickens.
(d) He pulls Mrs. Zuckerman's hanging laundry into a mud puddle.

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

5. How does Mr. Arable respond to the idea of Fern believing that animals can talk?
(a) He says he hears them talking, too.
(b) He is worried something is wrong with her ears.
(c) He seems amused and says maybe animals do talk.
(d) He tells Mrs. Arable Fern is spending too much time at the barn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Fern like the barn best?

2. What does Mr. Arable say when Fern pleads with him to not kill the pig?

3. Why does Fern miss Wilbur's noontime feeding?

4. Who takes care of Wilbur's noontime feeding for Fern?

5. How does Fern say Wilbur feels about Charlotte?

(see the answer key)

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