Vocabulary
What is the meaning of salutations?
A. something soldiers do
B. a dressing for salad
C. a toy for the beach
D. a gesture or phrase that is used to greet someone
D. a gesture or phrase that is used to greet someone
Why did Mr. Arable decide to kill the pig?
A. The pig bit him
B. He had too many pigs
C. The pig was a runt
D. He thought pigs were messy
C. The pig was a runt
What does the word solemn mean?
A. a kind of boat
B. not cheerful or smiling
C. very happy and excited
D. a way of selling things
B. not cheerful or smiling
What special thing does Mrs. Zuckerman use to wash Wilbur?
Buttermilk
What is the meaning of the word languish?
A. a kind of slime
B. to become weak
C. to run very fast
D. words people say
B. to become weak
Define the vocabulary word trifle.
to a small degree
How does Avery know Mr. Zuckerman?
He is her uncle.
Why does Templeton agree to help find the ideas?
He knows that if Wilbur dies, there won't be anymore slops.
What causes Wilbur to faint?
What chapter did you find this in?
When Mr. Arable says "You'll get some extra good ham and bacon, Homer when it comes time to kill that pig."
Chapter 16 (Off to the Fair)
What is the meaning of the word, triumph.
The act of winning and feeling happy.
What word means glowing; bright and shining?
radiant
Why was Wilbur sad in Chapter 4?
He wanted a friend
What does Charlotte NOT write in her web?
A. Some Pig
B. Terrific
C. Radiant
D. Fantastic
B. Radiant
What was the last word Charlotte ever wrote in her web?
Humble (Chapter 16, page 140)
What did Charlotte’s babies do that made Wilbur frantic?
They went home from the fair with Uncle, who said he knew their father.
What does the word versatile mean?
What chapter did you find the definition on?
Versatile means easy going from one thing to another; changeable or flexible.
Chapter 15
When Mr. Arable wanted to sell Wilbur, what did Mrs. Arable suggest Fern do?
Must include chapter AND page number you found the answer on to receive full credit.
Call the Zuckerman's because Uncle Homer sometimes raised a pig.
(Chapter 2, Page 12)
Wilbur is described as bright with joy and hope. What word do they use to describe him?
Radiant
What did Mrs. Zuckerman decide to do the morning of the County Fair?
Must include chapter AND page number you found the answer on to receive full credit.
Give Wilbur a buttermilk bath.
(Chapter 14, page 120)
In exchange for first choice of Wilbur’s slops, Templeton agreed to —,
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Climb up and get Charlotte’s egg sac so Wilbur could take it home.
(Chapter 19, page 168)
What is the meaning of the word sedentary?
Hint: This word is found in Chapter 9: Wilbur's Boast
Sitting still with little exercise
Why wouldn’t the goose play with Wilbur?
Must include chapter AND page number you found the answer on to receive full credit.
She was sitting on her eggs, which she needed to keep toasty warm. (Chapter 4, page 28)
What bad news did the old sheep deliver to Wilbur?
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He was being fattened up to be butchered.
(Chapter 7, page 49)
The old sheep thought Templeton could help Charlotte with her webs by —,
Must include chapter AND page number you found the answer on to receive full credit.
Bringing back magazine clipping from the dump. (Chapter 12, page 89)
What revived Wilbur after he fainted in front of the crowd at the fair?
Must include chapter AND page number you found the answer on to receive full credit.
Templeton biting Wilbur’s tail as hard as he could bite.
(Chapter 18, page 159)