Mrs. Arable's Concerns and Animal Perspectives

The video features Mrs. Robey reading a chapter where Fern talks about her experiences with animals in Uncle Homer's barn. Fern describes the hatching of goslings and introduces characters like Templeton the rat and Charlotte the spider. Charlotte makes a speech about the goslings, and Mrs. Arable expresses concern about Fern's vivid imagination, wondering if it's normal for her to believe animals talk.

What were Mr. and Mrs. Arable doing at the beginning of the scene?

• Watching TV

• Reading a book

• Having breakfast

• Gardening

How many goslings hatched according to Fern?

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

• Five

What did Templeton do with the egg that didn't hatch?

• He gave it to Fern

• He left it alone

• He took it away

• He ate it

Who is Templeton according to Fern?

• A bird

• A rat

• A dog

• A cat

How does Fern describe Charlotte?

• A tiny ant

• A colorful butterfly

• A big gray spider

• A small brown spider

What is Charlotte's relationship with Wilbur?

• They are strangers

• They are siblings

• They are best friends

• They are enemies

What did Charlotte say about the goslings hatching?

• She was upset

• She made a speech

• She ignored it

• She laughed

What does Mrs. Arable think about Fern's stories?

• She is supportive

• She finds them amusing

• She is worried

• She is indifferent

What does Fern enjoy doing in Uncle Homer's barn?

• Drawing pictures

• Reading books

• Listening to the animals

• Playing with toys

What does Fern's mother think about her spending time in the barn?

• She is indifferent

• She is concerned

• She encourages it

• She is happy