Vocabulary 1
officially ended
adjourned
trembled
quivered
Why is Mrs. Arable worried about Fern?
Fern says that she understands what the animals are saying
Why is Charlotte worried about Templeton's involvement in the plan to save Wilbur?
Templeton only helps if he gets something in return.
Why does Mrs. Arable plan to talk to Dr. Dorian about Fern's strange behavior?
Mrs. Arable is concerned that Fern says she hears animals talking, and she knows he loves Fern as much as the Arables, and wants her to be happy and healthy.
gathering; calling up
summoning
squirming
writhing
How does Mr. Arable respond to Mrs. Arable's concern?
Mr. Arable says that maybe the animals do talk, and that Fern has a good imagination.
How does Charlotte demonstrate her passion for weaving as she creates?
She talks to herself and cheers herself on.
Why does Charlotte tell Wilbur he does not need to build a web?
Zuckerman supplies him with three meals a day and he doesn't need to catch his own food. Charlotte must provide food for herself.
easily deceived
gullible
seriously; firmly
sternly
On what attribute does Charlotte rely to help her solve problems?
patience
What does Dr. Dorian suggest will get Fern's attention?
boys
What idea comes to Charlotte to save Wilbur's life? Why does she think it will work?
Charlotte's idea is to play a trick on Zuckerman. She thinks people are very gullible.
unfriendly; bad-tempered
surly
endless; continuous
incessant
What even stirs up the barn animals and prevents Avery from capturing Charlotte?
Avery falls and breaks Templeton's rotten goose egg.
What effect do the web words have on Wilbur's personality?
Wilbur remains modest.
Why does Charlotte reject the words "crunchy" and "pre-shrunk?"
She rejects "crunchy" because she doesn't want Mr. Z to think of bacon. She rejects "pre-shrunk" because she wants Mrs. Z to think Wilbur is nicely filled out.
main; primary
principal
adaptable; can adjust easily
versatile
What does Mr. Z make of Charlotte's web?
He thinks Wilbur is a very unusual pig and they have received a sign.
Why can't Charlotte delay her egg laying until after the fair?
Egg laying is subject to God's timing. Charlotte has no control over when it happens, not even for Wilbur.