Wilbur's Dreams and Animal Interactions

Wilbur, a pig, experiences a restless night in the barn, filled with sounds and thoughts. In the morning, he searches for a mysterious friend who spoke to him the night before. He meets Charlotte, a spider, who explains her web and diet. Wilbur is initially doubtful about their friendship due to Charlotte's nature, but he learns that she has a kind heart and will prove to be a loyal friend.

Why does Wilbur find it difficult to sleep at night?

• He is too cold.

• His stomach is full and his mind is empty.

• He is too hot.

• His stomach is empty and his mind is full.

What noise does Wilbur hear Templeton making during the night?

• Gnawing a hole in the grain bin.

• Scratching the barn floor.

• Singing a song.

• Running on a wheel.

What does the goose say about sitting on her eggs?

• It's a short process.

• It's very comfortable.

• It's uncomfortable and takes about thirty days.

• It's easy and takes only a week.

What does Wilbur dream about before dawn?

• A voice promising to be his friend.

• Flying in the sky.

• Running through a field.

• A feast of food.

How do the other animals react when Wilbur calls out for his friend?

• They look at him in disgust.

• They cheer him on.

• They join in the search.

• They ignore him.

What is Charlotte's way of greeting Wilbur?

• By saying 'Salutations'.

• By saying 'Hello'.

• By waving her legs.

• By saying 'Good morning'.

What does Charlotte do to the fly caught in her web?

• She sets it free.

• She ignores it.

• She eats it immediately.

• She wraps it in silk.

Why does Charlotte say she has to catch and eat bugs?

• Because she has no other food source.

• Because she is forced to by other animals.

• Because she enjoys it.

• Because she wants to scare Wilbur.

What does the goose think about Wilbur's knowledge of life?

• He is very innocent.

• He is very wise.

• He is very cunning.

• He knows everything.

What realization does Wilbur come to about Charlotte?

• She is not very clever.

• She is not a true friend.

• She is fierce and bloodthirsty but also kind-hearted.

• She is only pretending to be nice.