author's purpose 5.9.25

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose in describing the characters' dreams before the County Fair?

• To show how excited the characters are about the Fair

• To explain what the County Fair is

• To introduce the main conflict of the story

• To provide background information about the characters' lives

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the author in describing the morning preparations for the Fair?

• To show how ordinary the day of the Fair was

• To explain why the characters didn't want to go to the Fair

• To create excitement and anticipation for the Fair

• To describe the usual morning routine of the characters

Multiple Choice

What is the author's main purpose in describing Mrs. Zuckerman's decision to give Wilbur a buttermilk bath?

• To show how farm animals are typically cleaned

• To create humor and add an unexpected twist to the Fair preparations

• To explain the nutritional benefits of buttermilk for pigs

• To demonstrate Mr. Zuckerman's expertise in pig care

Fill in the Blank

Wilbur felt ___ and happy after his buttermilk bath.

Multiple Choice

What is the author's main purpose in describing the conversation among the animals about going to the Fair?

• To show that all the animals want to go to the Fair

• To explain why fairs are dangerous for farm animals

• To highlight the different personalities and roles of the animals

• To demonstrate that animals can talk to each other

Multiple Choice

What is the author's main purpose in describing the food leftovers at the Fair in such detail?

• To disgust the reader with descriptions of rotten food

• To show how wasteful people are at fairs

• To persuade Templeton to go to the Fair

• To explain why fairs are popular events

Multiple Choice

What is the author's main purpose in describing the characters' actions and conversations just before Wilbur is loaded into the truck?

• To show how animals communicate with each other

• To create suspense and excitement about the trip to the Fair

• To explain how farmers typically transport pigs

• To demonstrate why pigs don't like going to fairs

Multiple Choice

What is the author's main purpose in describing the scene where everyone gathers around Wilbur's crate?

• To show how heavy the crate is

• To explain why pigs don't like going to fairs

• To build excitement and highlight Wilbur's importance

• To demonstrate how farms prepare animals for transport

Multiple Choice

What is the author's main purpose in describing Wilbur's reaction to Mr. Arable's comment about ham and bacon?

• To show that Wilbur understands human speech

• To create humor in the story

• To build sympathy for Wilbur and create tension in the plot

• To explain why pigs don't like going to fairs

Multiple Choice

What is the author's main purpose in describing the chaotic scene around Wilbur's crate?

• To show how dangerous it is to transport pigs

• To create a humorous and exciting moment in the story

• To explain why pigs often faint in hot weather

• To demonstrate how much the characters care about Wilbur

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason the men struggled to get Wilbur into the crate?

• Wilbur was scared and resisted being pushed.

• The crate was too small for Wilbur.

• The men were not strong enough.

• Wilbur was sick and weak.

Multiple Choice

What was hidden under the straw and inside the knothole as the group left for the fair?

• A cat and a mouse

• A rat and a spider

• A rabbit and a frog

• A bird and a beetle

Multiple Choice

Everyone went to bed early the night before the County Fair.

• FACT

• FIB

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Zuckerman decided to give Wilbur a soap and water bath.

• FACT

• FIB

Multiple Choice

Charlotte decided to stay behind at the farm while Wilbur went to the Fair.

• FACT

• FIB

Multiple Choice

Templeton was initially excited about going to the Fair.

• FACT

• FIB

Multiple Choice

The old sheep convinced Templeton to go to the Fair by describing all the food scraps he could find there.

• FACT

• FIB

Multiple Choice

Wilbur's crate was painted blue with silver letters.

• FACT

• FIB

Multiple Choice

The old sheep advised Wilbur to go into the crate without struggling.

• FACT

• FIB