Family Experiences at the Fair

The family arrives at the fairgrounds, where Fern and Avery explore independently. Wilbur is settled into his new pen, and Charlotte observes a larger pig named Uncle. Charlotte expresses concerns about Uncle's size and her own health. The family returns for lunch and rests in the afternoon heat.

What could the family see and hear as they arrived at the fairgrounds?

• The music and the sight of a carousel.

• The sound of fireworks and the sight of a parade.

• The music and the Ferris wheel turning in the sky.

• The sound of a marching band and the sight of a roller coaster.

What did Fern and Avery ask their parents for at the fair?

• Tickets for the horse race.

• A map of the fairgrounds.

• Permission to ride the Ferris wheel.

• Money to buy toys and food.

What advice did Mr. Arabel give to Fern and Avery about spending their money?

• Spend it all at once.

• Use it to buy gifts for their parents.

• Save it for the next day.

• Make it last all day.

How did Mrs. Arabel feel about letting the children explore the fair on their own?

• She was worried and unsure.

• She was excited for them.

• She was angry.

• She was indifferent.

What was Wilbur's new pen like at the fair?

• It was dark and enclosed.

• It was small and cramped.

• It was grassy and shaded.

• It was muddy and open.

What did Charlotte do after Wilbur was settled in his new pen?

• She took a nap.

• She spun a web immediately.

• She climbed to the roof to observe.

• She left the fairgrounds.

What was Charlotte's impression of Uncle, the pig in the next pen?

• She found him charming and friendly.

• She thought he was too quiet.

• She found him unpleasant and noisy.

• She thought he was very clean.

What did Charlotte plan to do to help Wilbur compete against Uncle?

• Teach Wilbur new tricks.

• Feed Wilbur more food.

• Spin a web with a special message.

• Move Wilbur to a different pen.

Why was Wilbur worried during the fair?

• He was afraid of the other animals.

• He was concerned about Charlotte's health.

• He was scared of the judges.

• He was worried about the weather.

What did the family do when they returned to Wilbur's pen at noon?

• They left the fair.

• They went on more rides.

• They had lunch and rested.

• They watched a performance.