Characters
Who devised a plan to save Wilbur's life?
Charlotte
Who owned the farm where Wilbur lived?
The Zuckermans
What happened as news of Charlotte's web spread?
People came from all around to see Wilbur and the web.
How many geese were born during Wilbur's first spring?
Seven
What did Fern name the runt of the litter?
Wilbur
Who convinced Mr. Arable to keep Wilbur?
Fern Arable
What feature did children most enjoy about Mr. Zuckerman's barn?
What act was Wilbur determined to perform, just like Charlotte?
spinning a web
Why did Charlotte assemble all the animals together for a meeting?
She needed suggestions for a new word.
Whose principal farm duty was feeding Wilbur?
Lurvy
What was Fern's uncles name?
Homer Zuckerman
Where did Fern like to spend most of her free time?
Sitting on a milk stool in a corner of the barn cellar watching the animals.
What was the consequence of Avery falling into Wilbur's trough?
He crushed the rotten egg Templeton was storing, and the barn was filled with a terrible smell.
Who won the blue ribbon at the County Fair?
a pig named Uncle
How did Charlotte advertise Wilbur's noble qualities?
She spun messages into her web
What was the name of the rat that ate Wilbur's leftovers?
Templeton
Where did Charlotte lay her egg sac?
Wilbur's pen at the County Fair
Why did Mrs. Arable visit Dr. Dorian?
She was worried about Fern spending so much time in the barn and claiming to hear the animals talk.
Why did Templeton attend the County Fair?
Charlotte needed help finding one last word, and Templeton wanted to enjoy the scraps of food people left behind.
What was Charlotte's moment of triumph?
It was when Wilbur received a special medal and monetary prize at the County Fair.
What was Fern's brother's name?
Avery Arable
Where did Wilbur put Charlotte's egg sac for safe keeping during the winter?
What sacrifices did Charlotte make for Wilbur?
She spent time and energy spinning messages into her webs, and she chose to go with him to the fair knowing she would not be able to return home and meet her children.
What happened to most of Charlotte's babies?
They were aeronauts who took to the breeze and went as they pleased. They spun silky balloons and were carried away by the wind out into the world to make webs for themselves.
Who did Wilbur find living in the barn's hallowed doorway?
three of Charlotte's babies: Joy, Aranea, and Nellie