Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
Vocabulary 3
Short Answer
Character/Setting/Plot/
Vocabulary
100
shrill

high-pitched noise

100

trifle

small degree

100

surpass

exceed; go beyond

100

What is the last word Charlotte weaves into her web, and why is it a perfect choice?

The last word is "humble." It is a perfect choice because it means "near the ground" and "not proud"; Wilbur is both. 

100

Describe a change occurring in Charlotte.

Charlotte has changed by...

200

listless

tired; no energy

200

revive

restore to consciousness

200

masterpiece

greatest work

200

Describe Charlotte's egg sac. Why does she call it her magnum opus?

The egg sac looks like a cocoon; it is peach-colored and looks like cotton candy. It is her masterpiece, the greatest thing she has ever made. 

200

Describe the county fair in two sentences.

The county fair...

300

keen

sharp; highly developed

300

wearily

tiredly

300

pompous

full of exaggerated pride

300

How do Charlotte and Wilbur spend their last moments together?

They acknowledge their friendship. Wilbur says that Charlotte saved his life and pledges his willingness to give his life for her. Wilbur winks at Charlotte with her egg sac safely in his mouth. 

300

desolation

loneliness


400

husky

hoarse

400

sentiments

statements based on emotions

400

retorted

replied

400

How does Wilbur prepare for the birth of Charlotte's children?

He places the egg sac close to himself in the warm manure. He warms it with his breath on cold nights. Then, he waits patiently for them to hatch. 

400

sneered

spoke in a scornful manner

500

gorge

a binge of overeating

500

languishing

growing weak

500

tussle

struggle

500

Describe two changes that have occurred in Wilbur since the beginning of the book. 

He has learned the true meaning of friendship. He has learned not to make judgments about others, he has learned to accept others as they are and to appreciate them. He has learned selflessness, contentment and how to get along with difficult people. 

500

vanished

disappeared

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