Characters
Feelings
Vocabulary
Riddles
The Pig's Escape
100

What is the name of the pig in "Charlotte´s web"?

Wilbur

100

How did Fern feel when her dad was going to slaughter the pig?

Very sad

100

What is a runt?

The smallest of the litter. 

100

I have round, beady eyes and I love trash

Templeton, the rat

100

How did Wilbur escape?

Through a loose board in the fence

200

Which character has 8 legs?

Charlotte, the spider

200

How was Wilbur feeling, alone on a rainy day in his pen?

Bored, lonely

200

What do you call a baby goose

A gosling

200

I like spending my afternoon in the barn

Fern, the farmer's daughter

200

Who talked Wilbur into escaping?

The goose

300

Which character fights to save the pig?

Fern

300

How did Wilbur feel about his freedom?

He liked it at first, but then was confused.
300

Explain the meaning of the word "salutations" .

It´s a greeting, like 'hello'

300

Where does most of the action in this story take place?

In the barn

300

How did Wilbur react when he hard the voice in the doorway?

He was excited

400

What is the rat's name?

Templeton

400

How did Wilbur feel when he had to change his plans because of the rain?

Disappointed. 

400

What does the word "humble" mean?

Modest, simple, not pretentious

400

Who says: "Well I don`t like to spread bad news, but they are fattening you up because they´re going to kill you, that´s why"?

The sheep.

400

Why did Wilbur decide to return to his pen?

Freedom was too much for this young pig. He was overwhelmed.

500

What is the name of Fern's uncle?

Fred Zuckerman

500

How did Avery feel when his sister got a pig and he didn't?

Jealous

500

What does the word "radiant" mean in the context of the story?

brilliant, shining

500

Who said: "Catching the pig was hard, but it's my job"?

Lurvey

500

Name some things Mr. Zuckerman put in Wilbur's slop to lure him back to his pen

Milk, corn flakes, wheat, potato skins, popover. 

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