Understanding Characters and Events in Charlotte's Web

Fern talks about the barn animals and Charlotte's speech during breakfast with her parents. Mrs. Arable is concerned about Fern's imagination, while Mr. Arable is more relaxed, suggesting that Fern's imagination is normal for her age.

What were Mr. and Mrs. Arable and Fern doing on Sunday morning?

• Having breakfast

• Going to church

• Reading a book

• Visiting Uncle Homer

How many goslings hatched at Uncle Homer's?

• Nine

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

Who is Templeton in the story?

• A cat

• A bird

• A dog

• A rat

Which animals are mentioned as being in the barn cellar?

• Wilbur, sheep, and Charlotte

• Wilbur, sheep, and Templeton

• Wilbur, Templeton, and Avery

• Wilbur, Avery, and the goose

Who is Charlotte in the story?

• A wise owl

• A playful lamb

• A friendly goose

• A clever spider

What does Charlotte do in her web?

• Builds nests

• Catches flies

• Collects leaves

• Sings songs

How does Fern describe Charlotte's appearance?

• A colorful butterfly

• A small black spider

• A big gray spider

• A tiny brown ant

What does Fern say about Wilbur's feelings towards Charlotte?

• He ignores her

• He is afraid of her

• He adores her

• He dislikes her

What did Charlotte say when the goslings hatched?

• She made a speech

• She danced around

• She congratulated the goose

• She sang a song

What was the main theme of Charlotte's speech?

• The importance of friendship

• The beauty of nature

• The joy of spring

• The goose's patience and effort