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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Wilbur's first bed?
(a) A box in the woodshed.
(b) A blanket in the corner of Fern's room.
(c) A box near the stove in the kitchen.
(d) A pillow in the hall closet.

2. Why is Mr. Arable going to kill one of the pigs?
(a) He wants to sell the meat at market.
(b) It has been attacking the other pigs.
(c) He wants to cook it for breakfast.
(d) It is the runt of the litter.

3. What does Wilbur do every morning after breakfast?
(a) He waits with Fern until her bus comes.
(b) He cries until Fern comes home for lunch.
(c) He takes a nap until lunchtime.
(d) He follows Mrs. Arable around as she cleans the house.

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

5. 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.

6. According to the author, when is a time when it is hard to sleep?
(a) When your stomach is full and your head is heavy.
(b) When your spirit is weak and your soul is sad.
(c) When your stomach is empty and your mind is full.
(d) When your heart is heavy and your mind is light.

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

8. What is Wilbur particularly glad Charlotte does before eating a victim?
(a) Warn Wilbur so he can look away.
(b) Put the victim to sleep.
(c) Make sure the victim is a bad insect.
(d) Apologize to the victim.

9. What does "salutations" mean?
(a) "Best friends."
(b) "Greetings."
(c) "Naps."
(d) "Quiet times."

10. What does Fern say at the beginning of the book that she sees no difference between?
(a) Killing a little girl and killing a little pig.
(b) Killing a full-grown pig and killing a little pig.
(c) Killing a spider and killing a little pig.
(d) Killing a calf and killing a little pig.

11. Why does Mrs. Arable say Mr. Arable is probably right to kill the pig?
(a) It is mean and will hurt the other animals.
(b) It will taste delicious.
(c) It is probably going to die anyway.
(d) The family needs the money the pig's meat will bring.

12. What happens if Wilbur gets tired when he and Fern take walks?
(a) She carries him home in her arms.
(b) She sits under a tree and settles him in her lap for a nap.
(c) She pushes him in her doll carriage while he sleeps.
(d) She lets him rest in the grass while she climbs trees.

13. What reason does the old sheep give for why the people are fattening Wilbur up?
(a) They want him to be able to hold his own in a fight against other pigs.
(b) They want him to be healthy since he was the runt.
(c) They want to win first prize at the County Fair.
(d) They plan to kill him.

14. Who first notices that Wilbur is free of his fence?
(a) Fern notices.
(b) Lurvy notices.
(c) Mr. Zuckerman notices.
(d) Mrs. Zuckerman notices.

15. What has Charlotte woven into her web?
(a) The words "WILBUR'S HOME".
(b) The words "SOME PIG".
(c) A picture of Wilbur.
(d) A picture of a first prize ribbon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How would you describe Mr. Zuckerman's initial reaction to Charlotte's web?

2. What is the first question Fern asks her mother in the book?

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

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

5. What does Wilbur do when he hears why the people are fattening him up?

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