Vocabulary
What is the meaning of the word oblige?
assist or help
What is the meaning of the word rigid?
stiff
What is the rat's name?
Templeton
Why was Fern's mother concerned about Fern?
She was saying how the barn animals are talking. Fern's mother thinks she needs help because animals do not talk.
Who is Uncle?
The giant pig at the fair.
What is the meaning of the word solemnly?
seriously
What is the meaning of the word surely?
sullen, ungracious
Why was Mr. Arable going to kill Wilbur?
Wilbur was the runt of the litter.
What is the bad news that Wilbur recieves?
He finds out that he will be killed during Christmas time.
What happens to Charlotte at the end of the book?
DOUBLE POINTS! - two anwsers
She dies.
She has her babies.
What is the meaning of the word appalled?
dismayed, disgusted
What is the meaning of the word sedentary?
idle, inactive
Why was Wilbur happy to return to his trough after he escaped?
He realized he was too young to be out in the world alone.
What happened when Avery tripped on Wilbur's trough?
He broke the rotten egg, causing the whole barn to smell.
What are the second and third words spun into Charlotte's web?
Terrific and Radiant
What is the meaning of the word bewilderment?
confusion
What is the meaning of the word detested?
hated
Who is Charlotte?
spider; Wilbur's friend
What is Charlotte's plan to save Wilbur?
She spins a web that says some pig.
Why does Wilbur take the egg sac home with him?
He wanted to protect Charlotte's children.
What is the meaning of the word cunning?
craftiness, sneakiness
What is the meaning of the word meekly?
timidly, apologetically
What is Wilbur's first impression of Charlotte?
Wilbur thought Charlotte was bloodthirsty.
Why was Templeton finally willing to help save Wilbur?
Do all of Charlotte's children leave? If not, how many stay at the barn?
3 of the baby spiders stay back at the barn and become friends with Wilbur.