Themes and Events in Chapter Six

The transcript describes the idyllic early summer days on a farm, highlighting the blooming of lilacs and apple blossoms, children's activities like fishing, and the farm work of haymaking. It also details the vibrant wildlife, including birds and insects. A significant event is the hatching of goose eggs, with the barn animals reacting to the new arrivals. Templeton the rat shows interest in an unhatched egg, leading to tension. The section concludes with a transition to the next chapter, hinting at upcoming challenges.

What is the main theme introduced in Chapter Six?

• The harshness of spring rains

• The challenges of winter on the farm

• The beauty of early summer days

• The importance of autumn harvest

What flowers bloom alongside lilacs in early summer?

• Apple blossoms

• Roses

• Sunflowers

• Daisies

What activity do children enjoy after school ends?

• Picking apples

• Fishing for trout

• Harvesting corn

• Building snowmen

How do the animals in the barn treat Fern?

• As a stranger

• As a threat

• As an intruder

• As an equal

What task do the workhorses perform in early July?

• Transporting goods

• Mowing the grass

• Pulling the hay wagon

• Plowing fields

What do Fern and Avery enjoy doing on the hay wagon?

• Sleeping

• Riding at the top

• Singing songs

• Reading

What is a jubilee time for birds?

• Early spring

• Late autumn

• Early summer

• Mid-winter

What are dandelion stems full of?

• Water

• Juice

• Milk

• Honey

Who was the first to know about the hatching of the goose eggs?

• Charlotte

• Wilbur

• Templeton

• Fern

How many goslings hatched from the goose's eggs?

• Five

• Six

• Eight

• Seven