Understanding Fern's Relationships and Insights

Fern shares imaginative stories about Charlotte's spider cousins, which concerns her mother, Mrs. Arable. She consults Dr. Dorian, who reassures her about Fern's fascination with animals and the wonders of nature. They discuss the possibility of animal communication and the miraculous nature of spider webs. Dr. Dorian advises not to worry about Fern's interests, as children change over time.

What activity does Fern prefer over playing with other children?

• Visiting the zoo

• Playing video games

• Reading books

• Going to Zuckerman's barn

What does Fern claim Charlotte can do?

• Dance

• Tell stories

• Cook meals

• Sing songs

What story does Charlotte tell according to Fern?

• A spider catching a bird

• A spider catching a fish

• A spider building a house

• A spider flying in the sky

How does Fern describe the fish caught in the web?

• It was glowing

• It was calm and still

• It was thrashing wildly

• It was singing

What does Mrs. Arable wish Fern would do instead of going to the barn?

• Watch television

• Read more books

• Play outdoors with friends

• Help with chores

Why does Mrs. Arable decide to visit Dr. Dorian?

• To discuss Fern's health

• To talk about Fern's school performance

• To seek advice about Fern's interest in animals

• To complain about the barn

What is Dr. Dorian's initial reaction to Fern's behavior?

• He is dismissive

• He is confused

• He finds it enchanting

• He is worried

What does Dr. Dorian say about the miracle of a spider's web?

• It's a miracle in itself

• It's a common occurrence

• It's a simple structure

• It's a scientific anomaly

What does Dr. Dorian suggest about animals talking?

• Animals talk only in stories

• Animals talk all the time

• Animals never talk

• Animals might talk if people listened more

What does Dr. Dorian predict about Fern's future interests?

• She will always be interested in animals

• She will lose interest in animals

• She will become a scientist

• She will forget about the barn