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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fern put on her prettiest dress before the fair?

2. What does Fern's mother accuse her of doing at the beginning of Chapter 14?

3. What does Charlotte predict for Wilbur after he has been awarded the special prize?

4. What does the old sheep tell Templeton after seeing what has happened to Templeton since Wilbur kept his promise to the rat?

5. What does the author say Wilbur realizes is one of the most satisfying things in the world?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Charlotte's time and attention beginning to split as the trip to the County Fair approaches?

2. Why is Wilbur worrying during his first day at the Fair?

3. Why does Charlotte think that the word Templeton brings back for her last web is particularly appropriate for Wilbur?

4. How has what is most important to Fern changed and how can you tell?

5. Why does Wilbur struggle when the men try to put him in the crate?

6. How does Charlotte feel after finding out that Wilbur is to receive a special prize?

7. What kind of lullaby does Charlotte sing to Wilbur?

8. How is Fern's attitude toward the animals beginning to change during the time she spends at the Fair?

9. Does Wilbur act more like a child or an adult when it is time for him to go to sleep during his first night at the Fair?

10. How can readers tell at the end of Chapter 21 that Wilbur is starting to grow up a little?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Adults and children seem to see the world in different ways in this book, although some grownups (like Mr. Arable and Dr. Dorian) seem to at least appreciate the different way that children perceive animals and nature. Write an essay comparing and contrasting human adult and child characters from this story in terms of how they interact with and care for animals and nature.

Essay Topic 2

One of the main themes of the book is an acceptance of the practical side of nature: some animals must die so others may live. Write an essay evaluating this idea, mentioning moments in the book when the characters must face or cause death.

Essay Topic 3

What lessons does Charlotte's Web teach about what it means to be a true friend? Consider issues such as how true friendships form, what true friends do for each other, and whether a true friendship might change its shape in various ways over time as the friends themselves change.

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