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

2. What does Wilbur conclude after his adventure outside the fence?
(a) That he is miserable living at the Zuckerman farm.
(b) That tomorrow he will try to escape again.
(c) That he is really too young to go out into the world alone.
(d) That next time he will head for the woods first.

3. How is Wilbur mistaken about Charlotte at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) He thinks she is silly and beneath his notice.
(b) He thinks she is only bold and cruel, but actually she has a kind heart.
(c) He thinks he can trust her, but she will hurt and betray him.
(d) He thinks she will be able to rid the farmyard entirely of bugs.

4. What is not something the author mentions Wilbur does to pass his days in Chapter 7?
(a) Gain lots of weight.
(b) Lie down half asleep and dream pleasant dreams.
(c) Roll around in the mud often.
(d) Eat three meals a day.

5. What does the goose advise Wilbur to do once the people notice he is free?
(a) Hide in the straw behind the barn.
(b) Go find Fern.
(c) Hurry back to his pigpen.
(d) Run for the woods.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who gives Wilbur some bad news in Chapter 7?

5. Under what conditions does Mr. Zuckerman allow Fern to visit Wilbur?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you describe the relationship between Fern and Wilbur in Chapter 2?

2. What kind of a father is Mr. Arable described as being?

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

4. What effect does Charlotte's web have on the farm?

5. What are some fun things described in Chapter 6 that children can do in nature during the spring and summer?

6. Why is Wilbur so unhappy as a young pig after living in the Zuckerman's barn for awhile?

7. How does Charlotte explain that spider webs are a good thing?

8. 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?

9. How observant is Lurvy when it comes to Wilbur, and how can you tell?

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

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