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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18 - The Cool of the Evening.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Charlotte see Wilbur as clearly as he can see her?
(a) She is near-sighted.
(b) The lamb is blocking her view.
(c) He is hiding in a pile of straw.
(d) She is too busy spinning her web to look at him.

2. How does Mrs. Arable respond to the idea of Fern believing that animals can talk?
(a) She is delighted by her daughter's imagination.
(b) She thinks Fern is acting out to get attention.
(c) She isn't interested or concerned.
(d) She doesn't think it is normal and plans to tell Fern's doctor.

3. What does the cousin in Charlotte's first story do?
(a) Ride on a truck from city to city.
(b) Burrow underground and make a web there.
(c) Catch and eat a fish.
(d) Live in the same web in a house for 53 years.

4. What is the oldest sheep's idea for how Charlotte can get ideas for more words to write in her web?
(a) Fern can bring books from her house.
(b) The goose and the gander can scare the mailman and steal some letters.
(c) Templeton can collect and bring back paper advertisements from the dump.
(d) The animals can sneak some of the Zuckermans' newspapers into the barn.

5. What is Fern glad to see Wilbur knows how to do once he is moved outside?
(a) Run and hide from bigger animals.
(b) Tunnel under straw to keep warm.
(c) Root in the ground for food.
(d) Bathe himself in the pond.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charlotte do while she is spinning her web?

2. What does Wilbur conclude after his adventure outside the fence?

3. What does Mrs. Arable do when Fern first claims that the animals talk?

4. What does the author say Wilbur realizes is one of the most satisfying things in the world?

5. What about Fern's behavior does her mother not find normal?

(see the answer key)

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