Wilbur and Charlotte Quiz

What does the word "boast" mean in the context of the chapter title "Wilbur’s Boast"?

• To whisper

• To brag

• To cry

• To laugh

When did Charlotte do most of her weaving?

• Early morning

• Late afternoon

• Midnight

• Noon

Why did Wilbur ask Templeton for some string?

• To tie a knot

• To spin a web

• To make a swing

• To decorate his pen

What does "sedentary" mean in the context of the story?

• To run fast

• To sit still

• To jump high

• To eat a lot

What did Charlotte say about her plan to save Wilbur?

• It is impossible

• It is coming along

• It is already done

• It is too difficult

Explain why "thump" is an example of onomatopoeia.

• It is a sound that is spelled differently

• It is a word that sounds like the noise it describes

• It is a word that rhymes with jump

• It is a word that describes a color

Describe the Zuckerman’s swing and its surroundings.

• A short rope tied to a tree

• A single, long piece of heavy rope tied to the beam of a doorway with a fat knot on the bottom

• A metal swing set with two seats

• A wooden swing hanging from a barn

Why did Avery fall and break the rotten goose egg?

• He was trying to catch a frog

• He was trying to capture Charlotte

• He was swinging too high

• He was running too fast

What reasoning did Charlotte use to believe her plan to fool Mr. Zuckerman would work?

• She thought Mr. Zuckerman was very clever

• She believed most people are not very smart and are easy to fool

• She had a magical web

• She had help from Templeton

Analyze why Charlotte's plan involves fooling Mr. Zuckerman and how it reflects on her character.

• It shows she is deceitful and untrustworthy

• It demonstrates her intelligence and resourcefulness in trying to save Wilbur

• It indicates she is lazy and doesn't want to help Wilbur

• It reveals she is scared and unsure of herself