Charlotte's Web (Chapters 13-16)

"A spider can produce several kinds of thread. She uses a dry, tough thread for foundation lines, and she uses a sticky thread for snare lines-the ones that catch and hold insects. Charlotte decided to use her dry thread for writing the new message."

Why did Charlotte decide you use dry thread?

• So bugs don't get stuck in it.

• It's the easiest thread to write with.

• It's the prettiest thread.

• She can make it fast.

What does "swelling out his chest" mean in the following quote?

Everybody stood at the pigpen and stared at the web and read the word, over and over, while Wilbur, who really felt terrific, stood quietly swelling out his chest and swinging his snout from side to side.

• Proud

• Anxious

• Confused

• Silent

"How's this? " he asked, showing the ad to Charlotte. "It says 'Crunchy.' 'Crunchy' would be a good word to write in your web."

"Just the wrong idea," replied Charlotte. "Couldn't be worse."

Why did Charlotte think crunchy was a bad idea for the web?

• Too many letters to fit into the web.

• Mr. Zuckerman might start thinking about crisp bacon.

• None of the animals knew how to spell crunchy.

• Charlotte doesn't like words that start with the letter C.

Eventually, Templeton found a good word for Charlotte to use. What was it?

• glowing

• extra-special

• pre-shrunk

• radiant

Why was Fern's mother concerned about her?

• Fern thinks the animals can talk.

• Fern had a stomach ache and felt sick.

• Fern was going to "sleep away" camp and her mom was going to miss her.

• Fern couldn't find her favourite toy and couldn't get to sleep without it.

Why didn't Charlotte want to go to the fair with Wilbur?

• Charlotte gets car sick and doesn't like to travel.

• Charlotte was afraid that she would get lost.

• Charlotte was ready to lay eggs

• Charlotte thought the fair was boring.

"I didn't know you could lay eggs," said Wilbur in amazement.

"Oh, sure," said the spider. "I'm versatile."

What does versatile mean, according to Charlotte?

• She is full of eggs.

• She can do many things - not just spinning and trapping.

• She is a fantastic speller.

• She can easily fool humans.

How does Charlotte get Templeton to come to the fair?

• Tells him about the food and treasure he will find.

• Tricks him into getting into the truck.

• Bribes him with a rotten egg.

• Threatens him.

What did Mr. Arable say that made Wilbur pass out?

• Wilbur must put on a nice outfit to go to the fair.

• Wilbur must take a buttermilk bath.

• Fern would no longer be able to visit the farm.

• Mr. Zuckerman would get extra good ham and bacon from Wilbur.

"Listen to me," whispered the old sheep to Wilbur. "When they open the crate and try to put you in, struggle!"

Why did the sheep think Wilbur should struggle?

• So Zuckerman doesn't think he's bewitched.

• So he gets dirty after the bath.

• So he accidentally squashes Templeton.

• So he can show how strong he is.