Wilbur's Day and Barnyard Friends

Wilbur, a young pig, plans his day but is thwarted by rain. Feeling lonely, he seeks companionship from other barn animals, but they reject him. Templeton the rat takes advantage of Wilbur's situation, adding to his misery. As darkness falls, a mysterious voice offers Wilbur friendship, giving him hope for a better tomorrow.

What is the main theme introduced in Chapter 4?

• Loneliness

• Mystery

• Adventure

• Friendship

How does the weather affect the barnyard?

• It becomes sunny and warm.

• It remains unchanged.

• It becomes rainy and dark.

• It becomes windy and cold.

What was Wilbur's first plan for the day?

• To take a nap

• To dig a new hole

• To watch the swallows

• To talk with Templeton

Why does Wilbur feel lonely?

• He is cold.

• He has no real friends in the barn.

• He is hungry.

• He is tired.

What is the goose's reason for not playing with Wilbur?

• She is too busy eating.

• She is sitting on her eggs.

• She is too tired.

• She is afraid of Wilbur.

What does Templeton prefer to do instead of playing?

• Run and skip

• Sleep and dream

• Sing and dance

• Eat and hide

What does Wilbur do when he sees Templeton eating his breakfast?

• He joins Templeton.

• He chases Templeton away.

• He ignores Templeton.

• He cries in the manure.

What does Lurvey do when he notices something is wrong with Wilbur?

• He gives Wilbur medicine.

• He calls the vet.

• He ignores Wilbur.

• He gives Wilbur a new toy.

What does the mysterious voice offer Wilbur?

• A new home

• A friend

• A meal

• A game