Copy of Charlotte's Web Quiz Chapters 1 – 5

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Why did Mr. Arable let Fern raise the pig?

• because Fern always wanted to raise a pig
• because he wanted to teach Fern a lesson
• because he did not have time to raise the pig himself
• because Fern won a bet she had with him

What did Mr. Arable mean when he said, “Saved from an untimely death. And may the good Lord forgive me for this foolishness” ?

• The little pig won’t die, but he still thinks it is foolish to let it live.
• The little pig is in danger of dying, so he must ask for help.
• Mr. Arable thinks his own life may be in danger.
• Mr. Arable is not sure whether or not the pig will live.

Which of these is something Fern did NOT do for Wilbur every day?

• warm up his milk
• feed him toast
• tied on his bib
• fed him a bottle

Why did Fern’s father say that Wilbur had to go after 5 weeks?

• Wilbur was big enough to sell.
• Fern wasn’t taking good care of Wilbur.
• Wilbur wasn’t growing very fast.
• Fern got tired of taking care of Wilbur.

Which of these is a metaphor?

• Wilbur likes Fern.
• Fern thinks Wilbur is an angel.
• Wilbur enjoys playing in the mud.
• Fern loves Wilbur with all of her heart.

Where did Wilbur live in the Zuckerman barn?

• at the top of the hayloft
• on the first floor
• down below near the sheepfold
• in the back near the porch

What rules did Uncle Homer set?

• Wilbur couldn’t come out of the pig pen, and Fern couldn’t go in it.
• Fern had to stay off the stool if she wanted to visit Wilbur.
• Wilbur could come out of the pen, but only for a half hour a day.
• Fern could bring a friend to the barn, but only once a week.

Which of these is an example of personification?

• Wilbur loved it when Fern visited him.
• Wilbur talked with the other animals.
• Wilbur could use a good friend.
• Charlotte seems to have a very nice nature.

Who is Templeton?

• a goose
• a spider
• a farmhand
• a rat