Charlotte's Web: Chapters 1-3

Which of the following best describes the setting of this story?

• a ranch

• breakfast time on a farm

• the pigpen

• a farm during early spring around breakfast time

According to the story, why did Fern's father decide to keep the pig and not kill it?

• Fern's father has a big heart for pigs.

• Fern promised she'd take care of it.

• Fern convinced him that it was an injustice to kill a pig because it was too small.

• Fern's father decided he wanted a pet pig in the house.

Fern named her pig _!

How did Wilbur stay warm at night?

• He dug a tunnel in the straw.

• Fern brought Wilbur a blanket every night.

• Wilbur didn't get cold at night.

• He snuggled close to the other farm animals.

Why did Mr. Arable need to sell Wilbur?

• He didn't have room for him any longer.

• He ate too much food.

• He wanted to buy a different pig.

• The other animals didn't like him.

Why did Fern's Uncle decide to buy the pig?

• The pig was only $6.00.

• He thought it was cute.

• The pig was magical.

• He wanted to make Fern happy.

Describe Wilbur's new home.

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The goose is what kind of influence.

• good

• bad

• neutral

What did the goose tell Wilbur he should do.

• free himself

• dig in the orchard and garden

• escape when people are coming

• make extra noise in the pin when people are around

How did Lurvy and Uncle Homer catch Wilbur?

• waited patiently in the barn until Wilbur noticed where to go

• placed food in a path toward the barn

• stayed behind Wilbur to guide him toward the barn

• chased him until he finally went the correct direction