Characters and Events in Charlotte's Web

The transcript captures a Sunday morning conversation at the Arable household. Fern shares her experiences at Uncle Homer's barn, discussing the hatching of goslings and introducing characters like Templeton the rat and Charlotte the spider. Fern's vivid imagination and belief in talking animals concern her parents, who consider consulting Dr. Dorian.

What was Avery doing while the rest of the family was having breakfast?

• Looking for his slingshot

• Feeding the animals

• Reading a book

• Playing outside

How many goslings hatched according to Fern?

• Six

• Nine

• Eight

• Seven

Who is Templeton in the story?

• A bird

• A rat

• A cat

• A dog

Who is Charlotte in the barn?

• A sheep

• A spider

• A goose

• A pig

What does Charlotte do that makes her clever?

• She can fly

• She sings songs

• She spins webs

• She dances

What did Charlotte say about the goslings hatching?

• It was unexpected

• It was a waste of time

• It was a gratifying event

• It was a disaster

Why is Mrs. Arable concerned about Fern?

• Fern is spending too much time outside

• Fern is not doing her homework

• Fern is not eating well

• Fern is imagining animals talking

What does Mr. Arable think about Fern's imagination?

• He is worried

• He is indifferent

• He is angry

• He finds it amusing

What does Mrs. Arable plan to do about her concerns?

• Talk to Fern's teacher

• Consult Dr. Dorian

• Ignore it

• Send Fern to a camp