Charlotte's Web chapt 1-3 recap

What did Fern name her pet pig?

• Willy

• Wilson

• Wilbur

• Wilma

Select ALL of the following activities that Wilbur did with Fern when he was young.

• Went on walks with her

• Rode in the doll carriage

• Rode in the back of the truck with her

• Went swimming in the brook and played in the mud

An animal that is unusually small.

• vanished

• trough

• peered

• runt

In Chapter 2, Wilbur got moved under the Apple Blossom tree...

• in a small box with a small yard.

• in a box by the stove.

• in a tire.

• in a bucket.

Answer explanation

Why did Mr. Arable want to do away with the pig?

• He was sick

• He was a runt

• He was more trouble than the other pigs

• He ate too much food

In the story, Fern says, “This is the most terrible case of injustice I ever hear of.” What does the word injustice mean in this sentence?

• Not able to be heard

• Not happening at this time

• Not ready

• Not fair

Wilbur was what farmers called a _______ pig.

What is Fern’s older brother’s name?

• John

• Avery

• Billy

• Adam

Why was Fern forced to sell Wilbur when he was five weeks old?

• Fern was not taking good care of Wilbur

• Mr. Arable needed the space next to the apple orchard

• Fern was leaving for summer camp and she would not be home

• Wilbur’s appetite had increased and Mr. Arable was not willing to provide for him

Fern sold Wilbur for how much money?

• $2.00

• $4.00

• $6.00

• $5.00