Charlotte's Web Chapter 1 Quiz

What was Fern's initial reaction when she learned about the piglet?

• She was indifferent.

• She was upset.

• She was confused.

• She was excited.

What did Fern's father plan to do with the runt piglet?

• Give it to a neighbor.

• Sell it at the market.

• Keep it as a pet.

• Do away with it.

How did Fern convince her father to spare the piglet?

• She promised to take care of it.

• She offered to pay for it.

• She cried and argued it was unfair.

• She threatened to run away.

What did Fern name the piglet?

• Avery

• Templeton

• Wilbur

• Charlotte

What did Fern's brother Avery think of the piglet?

• He thought it was a fine specimen.

• He thought it was no bigger than a white rat.

• He wanted one too.

• He thought it was cute.

What did Mr. Arable say about distributing pigs?

• He only gives pigs to early risers.

• He gives pigs to anyone who asks.

• He sells pigs at the market.

• He doesn't give pigs to children.

What did Fern do before she could eat her breakfast?

• She named the piglet.

• She gave the piglet a drink of milk.

• She played with the piglet.

• She took the piglet for a walk.

What did Fern's mother give her to feed the piglet?

• A bottle of water.

• A piece of bread.

• A bowl of cereal.

• A baby's nursing bottle with milk.

What did Fern think about while on the school bus?

• Her homework.

• Her new piglet.

• Her teacher.

• Her friends.

What was Fern's response when asked about the capital of Pennsylvania?

• Harrisburg

• Pittsburgh

• Philadelphia

• Wilbur