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WorksheetsQuizizz: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 9 and Vocabulary
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 56mins
What does the author want the reader to know about a spider's web at the beginning of the chapter?
It is too weak to catch insects
It is strong but needs repairs often
It is invisible to most animals
It only works at night
What does Charlotte explain about her legs to Wilbur?
They are longer than most spiders'
They have seven parts each
They help her jump
They make her look scary
Which sentence best shows that Wilbur is boasting?
You have awfully hairy legs, Charlotte.
I could spin a web if I tried.
You're ever so much cleverer than I am.
Let's not talk any more for a while, Charlotte.
Why does Charlotte laugh when Wilbur tries to spin a web?
He lands with a thump
He weaves a messy web
He flies through the air like a bird
He scares Templeton
What problem does Wilbur have when he tries to use string to spin a web?
The string is too short
The string is too heavy
The string is not tied to anything
Templeton refuses to help
The old duck (a) across the farmyard, quacking at everyone.
What lesson does Wilbur learn after his failed attempts to spin a web?
Spinning webs is easy if you try hard enough
Some things are impossible without the right tools
Templeton is smarter than he is
He is too lazy to succeed
What two things does Charlotte say Wilbur is missing in order to spin a web?
Courage and skill
Spinnerets and know-how
Patience and strength
Wings and a tail
What does Templeton do after Wilbur’s second fall?
Laughs and offers more string
Cheers for Wilbur
Unties the string and keeps it
Helps Wilbur back to the manure pile
What does Charlotte compare the Queensborough Bridge to?
A giant spider web
A spider’s egg sac
A farmer’s barn
A bird’s nest
Why is Charlotte glad she is a sedentary spider?
She can travel the world
She saves energy and thinks clearly
She can run faster
She can live in a tree
What does the word sedentary mean as used by Charlotte?
Always on the move
Sitting still most of the time
Working hard every day
Sleeping for long periods
What does Wilbur wish he could do in the evening?
Build a bridge
Fly across the barn
Search for food in a forest
Play with Templeton
The dog would always (a) when the famer called him to herd the sheep.
Why does the lamb insult Wilbur?
He wants Wilbur's food
He is jealous of Wilbur
He thinks Wilbur smells bad
He is afraid of Charlotte
How does Charlotte react when the lamb insults Wilbur?
She ignores it
She scolds the lamb
She laughs along
She runs away
How does Wilbur feel after being insulted by the lamb?
Angry and ready to fight
Sad and embarrassed
Proud and confident
Excited to prove himself
What happens as twilight falls on the barn?
The animals fight over food
Fern leaves immediately
A feeling of peace settles over the barn
Templeton starts spinning a web
What sound does Wilbur hear that makes him feel comfortable?
The geese honking loudly
The whippoorwill singing
The cows mooing
The humans arguing
What thought troubles Wilbur even on the peaceful evening?
He might not get dessert
The old sheep’s warning about his death
Templeton might steal his food
Charlotte might leave the barn
What does Charlotte promise Wilbur once again?
To teach him to spin a web
To help him escape
To save his life
To build a bigger web
How does Charlotte describe her plan?
Fully complete and ready
In early stages but coming along
Finished and waiting to be used
Hidden until the right time
When does Charlotte do her best thinking?
While sleeping
While eating
While hanging head-down
While talking to Fern
What advice does Charlotte give Wilbur to stay healthy?
Run around the pen often
Never hurry and never worry
Try harder to spin webs
Drink more water
What does Wilbur want to do before going to sleep?
Spin another web
Sing a song
Look for leftover food
Say goodbye to Fern
The cat was very (a) , lying in the sun all afternoon.
How does Charlotte respond when Wilbur asks to get a drink of milk?
She says yes, but quickly
She refuses and says to sleep
She asks Templeton to help
She gets the milk herself
What is the main feeling at the end of Chapter 9?
Panic
Hope
Fear
Anger
