Exploring Chapters 7-9 of Charlotte's Web

What event leads to Wilbur's fear of being slaughtered?

• Wilbur overhears a conversation about pigs being slaughtered.

• Wilbur sees a farmer with a knife.

• Wilbur reads a book about farm animals.

• Wilbur dreams of being a famous racehorse.

How does Charlotte first communicate her plan to help Wilbur?

• By drawing a picture in the dirt.

• By spinning words into her web.

• By whispering her plan to the other animals.

• By writing a letter to Wilbur.

What is the significance of the word 'terrific' in Charlotte's web?

• The word 'terrific' signifies the extraordinary and uplifting nature of friendship and events in the story.

• The word 'terrific' signifies a mundane aspect of farm life.

• The word 'terrific' is used to describe a character's flaws.

• The word 'terrific' refers to a negative event in the story.

Who is the first character to notice the words in Charlotte's web?

• Wilbur

• Avery

• Mrs. Arable

• Fern

What role does Fern play in the story during these chapters?

• Fern acts as Wilbur's protector and advocate.

• Fern tries to sell Wilbur to a traveling circus.

• Fern ignores Wilbur and focuses on other animals.

• Fern is Wilbur's rival in the barn.

How does Wilbur react to the idea of being famous?

• Wilbur reacts with a mix of anxiety and excitement to the idea of being famous.

• Wilbur is completely overwhelmed and refuses to consider it.

• Wilbur feels only excitement without any anxiety.

• Wilbur is indifferent and uninterested in fame.

What does Charlotte do to ensure Wilbur's safety?

• Charlotte feeds Wilbur extra food to keep him safe.

• Charlotte sings to Wilbur to calm him down.

• Charlotte writes messages in her web to protect Wilbur.

• Charlotte builds a fence around Wilbur's pen.

What emotions does Wilbur experience throughout these chapters?

• Disgust, anxiety, relief, nostalgia

• Anger, confusion, excitement, despair

• Surprise, boredom, jealousy, pride

• Fear, joy, sadness, hope

How does the setting contribute to the themes in these chapters?

• The setting amplifies the themes by mirroring characters' emotions and societal challenges.

• The setting distracts from the main themes of the story.

• The setting only serves as a backdrop without relevance.

• The setting has no impact on the themes.

What lesson does Wilbur learn about friendship in these chapters?

• True friends never argue or disagree.

• Friendship is only about having fun together.

• Wilbur learns that true friendship means being there for each other in difficult times.

• Wilbur believes friendship is about always being happy.