Charlotte's Web Character Insights

Fern Arable saves a runt pig named Wilbur from being killed. Wilbur is sold to the Zuckermans, where he befriends a spider named Charlotte. Charlotte devises a plan to save Wilbur from being slaughtered by spinning words in her web, which attracts public attention. Wilbur is taken to the county fair, where he wins a special award. Charlotte dies after laying her eggs, but her legacy lives on as some of her offspring stay with Wilbur, ensuring he always has friends.

What is the name of the girl who saves the runt pig?

• Mrs. Zuckerman

• Charlotte

• Fern Arable

• Avery

Why does Fern's father want to sell Wilbur?

• Wilbur is sick

• Wilbur is a runt

• Wilbur is too big

• Wilbur is aggressive

What does Fern do when Wilbur is sold to the Zuckermans?

• She forgets about him

• She cries

• She visits him often

• She buys him back

Who becomes Wilbur's first friend in the Zuckerman barn?

• The Goose

• Avery

• Charlotte

• Templeton

What does Charlotte use to save Wilbur from being slaughtered?

• A magic spell

• A hidden tunnel

• Words in her web

• A secret message

What does Wilbur do when he hears about his fate from the oldest sheep?

• He ignores it

• He cries out for help

• He runs away

• He laughs

What does Charlotte promise Wilbur when he is scared?

• To run away with him

• To come up with a plan

• To find him a new home

• To tell Fern

What is the first word Charlotte writes in her web?

• Radiant

• Humble

• Terrific

• Some Pig

Who helps Charlotte find words to write in her web?

• The Goose

• Avery

• Templeton

• Fern

What does Fern's mother do when she hears about the talking animals?

• She tells the neighbors

• She laughs

• She ignores it

• She seeks advice from Dr. Dorian