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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. How does the rain in Chapter 4 disrupt Wilbur's plans?
(a) A leaky roof makes rain drip and soak his bed.
(b) The sound of the raindrops disturbs his nap.
(c) All the loudest animals are driven inside the barn by the rain.
(d) He had wanted to go out and dig a new hole in his yard.

2. Who ties a string to Wilbur's tail and why?
(a) Fern ties the string so Wilbur won't forget the upcoming County Fair.
(b) Mr. Zuckerman ties the string to fasten Wilbur to the fence so he won't wander off.
(c) Charlotte ties the string so Wilbur can pretend to be a spider.
(d) Templeton ties the string so Wilbur can try to spin a web.

3. Why does Fern miss Wilbur's noontime feeding?
(a) She is away at school.
(b) She is busy playing with friends.
(c) She must do her other chores then.
(d) She is running errands for her mother.

4. How many goslings hatch from the goose's eggs?
(a) Four hatch.
(b) Ten hatch.
(c) Eight hatch.
(d) Seven hatch.

5. According to Mr. Arable, the Fair is a good place to start doing what?
(a) Eating junk food.
(b) Staying close to your parents.
(c) Growing up.
(d) Selling pigs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not something the author mentions Wilbur does to pass his days in Chapter 7?

2. What do Fern and Avery play on in Mr. Zuckerman's barn?

3. What does Wilbur do to try to find his mysterious new friend?

4. How does Charlotte describe the cousin in her second story?

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

(see the answer key)

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