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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. Which of the following is not something Templeton prefers to spend his time doing?
(a) Eating.
(b) Spying.
(c) Hiding.
(d) Frolicking.

2. What does Avery ask for after he sees Fern's new pet?
(a) A pig of his own.
(b) The puppy he has wanted for months.
(c) A new air rifle.
(d) A new wooden dagger.

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

4. Which of the following is not a reason the lamb gives for not playing with Wilbur?
(a) The lamb doesn't play with pigs.
(b) The lamb is not interested in pigs.
(c) The lamb is already busy playing with a calf.
(d) The lamb can't get into Wilbur's pen.

5. What does Fern's mother accuse her of doing at the beginning of Chapter 14?
(a) Spending too much time fighting with Avery.
(b) Making up wild tales.
(c) Not taking good care of Wilbur.
(d) Doing a bad job with her chores.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dr. Dorian?

2. What does Mr. Arable do to make Wilbur feel faint?

3. Who ties a string to Wilbur's tail and why?

4. What does the old sheep say happens to young pigs around Christmas time?

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

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