Charlotte's Web Comprehension Questions

Charlotte, a patient spider, devises a plan to save Wilbur the pig by tricking humans. Meanwhile, Avery and Fern have adventures with a frog and a swing. A rotten egg incident inadvertently saves Charlotte from Avery's capture attempt. As the day ends, Wilbur enjoys a meal, and Charlotte works on her web.

What was Charlotte waiting for while sitting motionless?

• The sun to set

• Avery to leave the barn

• An idea to save Wilbur

• A fly to come to her web

What did Charlotte decide was the way to save Wilbur?

• To play a trick on Zuckerman

• To build a stronger web

• To ask for help from other animals

• To hide Wilbur

What does Charlotte mean by 'gullible'?

• Hard to convince

• Very intelligent

• Easy to fool

• Quick to learn

What did Avery bring to Zuckerman's farm?

• A frog

• A rabbit

• A cat

• A dog

What happened when Avery placed the frog on the drain board?

• The frog stayed still

• The frog croaked loudly

• The frog jumped into the pie

• The frog hopped away

What did Avery and Fern do in the barn?

• Played with the animals

• Built a treehouse

• Swung on the swing

• Fed the pigs

What caused the explosion in the barn?

• A falling beam

• A rotten goose egg

• A broken jar

• A firecracker

How did the animals react to the smell of the broken egg?

• They ignored it

• They complained about it

• They enjoyed it

• They were indifferent

What did Wilbur leave for Templeton after his meal?

• A piece of toast

• A whole noodle

• A slice of pie

• A cup of milk