Understanding Characters and Events in Charlotte's Web

The transcript covers a Sunday morning conversation at the Arable household, focusing on Fern's interactions with barn animals, particularly Charlotte the spider. Fern shares stories about the animals, raising concerns from her parents about her imagination. The narrative highlights Fern's vivid imagination and her parents' differing views on her tales.

What activity is the family engaged in at the beginning of the chapter?

• Watching TV

• Having breakfast

• Reading a book

• Gardening

How many goslings hatched according to Fern?

• Eight

• Seven

• Five

• Six

Who is Templeton in the story?

• A dog

• A cat

• A rat

• A bird

Which animal is described as Wilbur's best friend?

• Charlotte

• The gander

• The goose

• Templeton

What unique feature does Charlotte have?

• Twelve legs

• Ten legs

• Eight legs

• Six legs

What does Charlotte do with her web?

• Catches flies

• Stores food

• Builds nests

• Decorates the barn

What was the main topic of Charlotte's speech?

• Wilbur's diet

• The hatching of goslings

• The barn's cleanliness

• The weather

What is Mrs. Arable concerned about regarding Fern?

• Her friends

• Her imagination

• Her health

• Her grades

What does Mr. Arable suggest about the animals?

• They are invisible

• They are lazy

• They might talk

• They are dangerous

Who does Mrs. Arable consider consulting about Fern?

• Dr. Green

• Dr. Brown

• Dr. Smith

• Dr. Dorian