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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which season was Wilbur born?
(a) He was born in fall.
(b) He was born in spring.
(c) He was born in winter.
(d) He was born in summer.

2. What recent barnyard event does Fern tell her parents about at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) Wilbur learning how to escape his yard.
(b) Charlotte weaving a beautiful web.
(c) The goslings hatching.
(d) The old sheep getting sheared.

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

4. What is Charlotte doing at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) Hanging upside-down to try to think of a plan.
(b) Getting ready to move away to a safer home.
(c) Weaving something in the middle of her web.
(d) Crying because she is scared.

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

6. Which of the following is not one of the ways Fern takes care of Wilbur?
(a) Holds a bottle for him.
(b) Ties a bib on him.
(c) Warms his milk.
(d) Wipes his snout with a napkin.

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

8. What does Templeton do with the last egg?
(a) He sits on it to hatch it.
(b) He paints it.
(c) He eats it for dinner.
(d) He adds it to his collection.

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

10. How does Fern say Wilbur feels about Charlotte?
(a) She says Wilbur tolerates her.
(b) She says Wilbur adores her.
(c) She says Wilbur dislikes her.
(d) She says Wilbur is spooked by her.

11. What does Templeton take from Wilbur?
(a) His breakfast.
(b) His favorite toy.
(c) Straw from his bed.
(d) His best blanket.

12. How does Fern feed her new pet?
(a) With a handful of slops from breakfast.
(b) Fern's mother feeds the pet.
(c) With cold milk from a bowl.
(d) With warm milk from a baby's nursing bottle.

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

14. What does Mr. Arable say when Fern pleads with him to not kill the pig?
(a) That he's her father and she must listen to him.
(b) That she will have to learn to control herself.
(c) That he will sell it to her.
(d) That she should not be a silly, weak girl.

15. What does Mr. Zuckerman instruct Lurvy to do to try to make Wilbur feel better?
(a) Play with him for an hour a day.
(b) Feed him sulphur and molasses.
(c) Give him extra-nice slops to eat.
(d) Take him for a walk around the barn.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What reason does Charlotte give Wilbur for why he doesn't need a web?

3. What does Mr. Arable say Fern will see once he agrees to let her raise the baby pig?

4. Which of the following is not a reason Mr. Arable offers for why Fern must sell Wilbur?

5. Why is a manure pile a good place to keep a young pig?

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