Charlotte's Web Chapters 1-6 Quiz

1. How did Fern react to her father’s decision at the beginning of the story? (Ch. 1)

• She was confused.

• She was excited.

• She was upset.

• She was happy.

2. Who is Avery Arable? (Ch. 1)

• Fern's younger brother

• Mr. Arable's brother

• Fern's older brother

• Wilbur's brother

3. Why was Mr. Arable going to kill a pig? (Ch. 1)

• He hates pigs.

• The pig escaped and made a mess.

• Pigs are disgusting.

• The pig was a runt.

4. What happened when the pig was five weeks old? (Ch. 2)

• He met Templeton.

• He was big enough to sell to a farm.

• He was moved to the kitchen.

• He became very ill.

5. What did Fern name the pig? (Ch. 2)

• Avery

• Wilford

• Wilma

• Wilbur

6. Which is NOT an activity Fern would do with the pig before he was sold to a pig farm? (Ch. 2)

• Wade into the brook to go swim.

• Wait for her school bus.

• Take a walk with her doll carriage.

• Roll in the straw in the barn.

7. What was the first animal who talked to Wilbur at the Zuckerman’s Farm? (Ch. 3)

• a rat

• a dog

• a sheep

• a goose

8. Who are the Zuckerman’s? (Ch. 2)

• Fern’s neighbors who own a pig farm.

• Fern’s teacher who owns a pig farm.

• Fern’s Aunt and Uncle who own a pig farm.

• Fern’s best friend who owns a pig farm

9. What words BEST describe Fern?

• clueless and silly

• kind and caring

• mean and loud

• smart and bossy

10. How did Wilbur's new friend greet him? (Ch. 5)

• She said, "Hello!"

• She said, "Salutations!"

• She said, "Good morning!"

• She said, "Greetings, Wilbur!"