Charlotte's Web Ch. 1-3

Why did Mr. Arable want to go out to the hoghouse?

• He wanted to feed the new baby pigs.
• He wanted to kill the runt pig.
• He wanted to show Fern the new baby pigs.
• He heard the hogs making noises and wanted to check on them.

According to Mr. Arable, runt pigs _______________.

• are too noisy
• are stronger than other pigs
• cannot be controlled
• are weak and make trouble

Why did Fern think that killing the runt pig was unfair?

• She said that the pig couldn't help being born small.
• She said that the pig was too cute to kill.
• She said her father was being selfish.
• She said that the pig could get stronger when it got colder.

What color was the runt pig?

• It was white.
• It was brown.
• It was white and brown.
• It was pink.

How big was the runt pig?

• It was bigger than a new born kitten.
• It was no bigger than a baby goat.
• It was no bigger than a white rat.
• It was bigger than a dog

Which of the following did Fern NOT do with Wilbur?

• She fed him.
• She warmed up his milk in the morning.
• She let Wilbur sleep in her bed.
• She held his bottle for him.

Where did Wilbur live when he turned two weeks old?

• He lived next to the kitchen.
• He lived in the woodshed.
• He lived outside.
• He lived in Fern's room.

How did Wilbur stay warm at night?

• He slept under straw.
• He used a blanket Fern made for him.
• He covered himself with mud.
• He slept in a pile of leaves.

Which of the following is NOT true?

• Fern took Wilbur upstairs with her.
• Fern took Wilbur on walks with her dolls.
• Fern took Wilbur into the house.
• Wilbur followed Fern around after school.

Why didn't Wilbur go swimming with Fern and the other children?

• The other children didn't want to swim with Wilbur.
• Fern didn't let Wilbur in the water.
• Wilbur thought the water was too cold.
• Wilbur liked playing in the grass instead.