Charlotte's Web Discussion Questions Ch.2-3

How has Wilbur’s life changed now that he lives on the Zuckerman's farm?

• He has more space to move around.

• He has more food to eat.

• Mr. Zuckerman feeds him a bottle.

• He is mostly around other animals.

What does the author mean when he says, “All the animals trusted her, she was so quiet and friendly?”

• Fern never talked to anyone.

• The animals liked being around Fern.

• Fern was kind and calm with the animals.

• Fern changed her mind about taking care of Wilbur.

Why does Wilbur say, “I’m less than two months old and I’m tired of living?”

• Wilbur is excited about life and eager to explore.
• Wilbur feels content and happy with his surroundings.
• Wilbur is looking forward to celebrating his first birthday.
• Wilbur is bored and lonely and tired of doing the same things over and over again.

Why do you think Wilbur is afraid to leave the pigpen? When he is scared, why does he want to see Fern?

• Wilbur thinks the pigpen is too small for him.
• He wants to see Fern because she has food.
• Wilbur is afraid of the dark outside the pigpen.
• Wilbur is afraid to leave the pigpen because it feels safe, and he wants to see Fern when scared because she provides comfort.

How does Wilbur feel at the end of chapter III?

• Wilbur is tired and feels he is too young to face the world alone.

• Wilbur feels happy and peaceful now that he is back in his pen.

• Wilbur feels angry and frustrated.
• Wilbur feels lonely and sad.

How does Fern show she loves Wilbur?

• Fern feeds Wilbur only when she feels like it.
• Fern ignores Wilbur and leaves him alone.
• Fern treats Wilbur as a pet and doesn't play with him.
• Fern loves Wilbur by caring for him and treating him as a friend.

How would you describe Fern?

• Fern is helpful and kind.

• Fern is aggressive and hostile.
• Fern is selfish and uncaring.
• Fern is compassionate and nurturing.

How did Wilbur know what to do when Fern let him outside for the first me?

• Wilbur used his animal instincts.

• Wilbur thought he was still in his pen.
• Wilbur was afraid of the outside world.
• Wilbur wanted to run away from Fern.

Why is Wilbur called a “spring pig?”

• Wilbur is called a 'spring pig' because he loves to jump.
• Wilbur is called a 'spring pig' due to his favorite food.
• Wilbur is called a 'spring pig' because he has a springy tail.
• Wilbur is called a 'spring pig' because he was born in the spring.

Why does Fern’s father tell her it is me to get rid of Wilbur? How does this make Fern feel?

• Fern's father tells her to get rid of Wilbur because they can't be friends anymore, which makes Fern feel upset.

• Fern's father thinks Wilbur is sick and needs to be put down, which makes her feel relieved.
• Fern's father wants to keep Wilbur as a pet, which makes her feel happy.
• Fern's father believes Wilbur is too big to keep, making Fern feel upset.