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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Arable respond to the idea of Fern believing that animals can talk?
(a) She thinks Fern is acting out to get attention.
(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 isn't interested or concerned.

2. What spider body part does Charlotte teach Wilbur about?
(a) The abdomen.
(b) The fangs.
(c) The legs.
(d) The eyes.

3. Why does Mrs. Arable think having Wilbur go live with the Zuckermans is a good idea?
(a) Mrs. Arable thinks it is a terrible idea.
(b) Once Wilbur is sent away, Fern will forget all about him.
(c) They will promise not to kill him.
(d) Fern can walk down the road and visit Wilbur as often as she likes.

4. What does Wilbur do when he hears why the people are fattening him up?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He yawns.
(c) He jumps for joy.
(d) He screams.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "salutations" mean?

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

3. Why does Templeton say he won't break the egg?

4. Which of the following is not one of Wilbur's plans for the day on which Chapter 4 opens?

5. What happens once news of Charlotte's web spreads?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the explosion mentioned in Chapter 10's title, and why is it important?

2. What is most remarkable about Wilbur's daily routine?

3. Why does Uncle Homer agree to buy Wilbur?

4. Why does Mrs. Arable tell Fern in Chapter 8 that Fern can tell her more about the animals in Uncle Homer's barn that afternoon?

5. How might you compare and contrast the goose and Charlotte's attitudes toward life and death?

6. What is the relationship like between Fern and the animals at the beginning of Chapter 8?

7. What is Wilbur's boast and how does Fern feel when she hears him make it?

8. Why might the author include scientific information about spider's webs and legs in Chapter 9?

9. How would you describe Charlotte's personality and interactions with other barnyard animals in Chapter 6?

10. What is Charlotte's impression of people?

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