Wilbur and Charlotte's Story Themes

The crickets sing a sad song marking the end of summer, affecting everyone on the farm. Wilbur, the pig, becomes the center of attention due to Charlotte's web, which describes him as 'radiant.' Despite his fame, Wilbur remains modest but worries about his future. Charlotte, the spider, faces her own dilemma about attending the county fair with Wilbur, as she needs to lay her eggs. The story highlights themes of change, friendship, and the passage of time.

What do the crickets' song symbolize in the story?

• The start of a new year

• The beginning of spring

• The end of summer

• The arrival of winter

What do the crickets repeatedly sing about?

• The end of summer

• The coming of rain

• The start of school

• The arrival of spring

What emotion does the crickets' song evoke in Mrs. Zuckerman?

• Joy

• Sadness

• Excitement

• Anger

What does the little maple tree do in response to the crickets' song?

• Turns green

• Turns red

• Loses leaves

• Grows taller

What do the crickets' song remind the characters of?

• The start of winter

• The joy of life

• The end of summer

• The beauty of nature

What do the crickets' song signify to the characters?

• A new beginning

• A warning of danger

• A time for celebration

• The end of summer

Who hears the crickets' song and feels a sense of change?

• Avery, Fern, and Charlotte

• Only Charlotte

• Only the sheep

• Only Wilbur

What do Avery and Fern realize as they hear the crickets?

• Summer will last forever

• They will move away

• School will start soon

• They will never grow up

What do the sheep do after hearing the crickets?

• They run away

• They eat grass

• They break the fence

• They sleep

What word does Charlotte write in her web to describe Wilbur?

• Terrific

• Radiant

• Some Pig

• Amazing