Characters
What is Wilbur?
A pig
What words were written in Charlotte's Web?
Some pig, terrific, radiant, and humble!
Name four main characters.
Wilbur, Charlotte, Templeton, & Fern
Explain one difference between Wilbur and Templton.
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What is Charlotte?
A spider
How was Charlotte towards Wilbur?
She was kind, taught Wilbur many things, and saved his life.
Where does the story mostly take place?
The story mostly takes place in Mr. Zuckerman's barn.
What is Charlotte's fancy way of saying "Hello"?
Salutations
What is Templeton?
A rat
Why did Fern want to save Wilbur's life?
Fern wanted to save Wilbur's life because she thought it was unfair to kill him just because he was small.
What is the main problem in the story?
The problem in the story is that Wilbur's life is in danger because the Zuckermans want to kill and eat him for Christmas dinner.
How did life around the farm change after Charlotte spun her web?
Life around the farm changed by becoming overcrowded, special attention was given to Wilbur only, and the other animals weren't given much attention.
Who owns the farm where Wilbur lives?
Mr. Zuckerman
What is the first question Fern asks her mother in the very beginning of the story?
Fern asks, "Where's Papa going with that ax?"
What is the solution of the story?
Charlotte works to make Wilbur famous and when he becomes famous, Mr. Zuckerman decides to let Wilbur live.
What question did Fern ask her father when she found out that he was going to kill the run piglet?
Fern asked her father, "If I had been very small at birth, would you have killed me?"
At the beginning of the story, who wants to kill Wilbur? Explain why.
How did Fern feel when she found out that her father was going to kill the runt piglet?
Ferns feels sad and upset because she doesn't believe it's fair to kill a pig just because he's small.
Name two important themes in the story.
Friendship and loyalty.
Compare and contrast Wilbur's life at the farm and his life at the fair.
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