Interactions and Roles of Barn Animals

In this video, Fern talks to her parents about the animals in Uncle Homer's barn, revealing her ability to understand them. Her parents, especially Mrs. Arable, are concerned about her vivid imagination. Fern describes the animals, including Charlotte the spider, and recounts a speech Charlotte made about the goslings. Mr. Arable is amused by Fern's stories, while Mrs. Arable worries about her daughter's behavior and considers consulting Dr. Dorian.

What activity is the Arable family engaged in at the beginning of the story?

• Having breakfast

• Going for a walk

• Watching television

• Reading books

What does Fern reveal about her interactions with the animals?

• She can talk to them

• She cleans their barn

• She plays games with them

• She feeds them daily

Who is Templeton in the story?

• A sheep

• A spider

• A goose

• A rat

What is Charlotte's role in the barn?

• A playful lamb

• A mischievous rat

• The barn owner

• Wilbur's best friend

How does Fern describe Charlotte?

• A small white mouse

• A colorful butterfly

• A big gray spider

• A noisy bird

What does Charlotte do with flies?

• Uses them to decorate her web

• Lets them go free

• Feeds them to Wilbur

• Catches and sucks their blood

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

• Wilbur adores her

• Wilbur is scared of her

• Wilbur dislikes her

• Wilbur ignores her

What does Charlotte do when the goslings hatch?

• Makes a speech

• Sings a song

• Dances around

• Builds a new web

What does Fern enjoy doing in the barn?

• Feeding the animals

• Cleaning the barn

• Spending time with the animals

• Painting the barn walls

What does Fern do after breakfast?

• Reads a book

• Goes to the barn

• Runs upstairs

• Watches TV