Characters
Who is the little girl who saves Wilbur?
Fern
How does Fern save Wilbur at the beginning of the story?
by convincing her father not to kill him
“This is the most terrible case of injustice I ever heard of.” Who says this and about what?
Fern, about killing Wilbur
What does “radiant” mean?
bright or shining
What is the main theme in Charlotte’s plan to save Wilbur?
friendship
Who is the oldest animal in the barn that is wise but grouchy?
the sheep
Where does Wilbur go after he outgrows Fern’s care?
Zuckerman’s barn
"I don’t want to die!” Who says this?
Wilbur
What does “injustice” mean?
unfair treatment
What lesson does Wilbur learn about being humble?
being special doesn’t mean bragging
Who is Wilbur’s loyal and clever friend?
Charlotte
Why is Wilbur worried when he learns the purpose of his life on the farm
he learns he will be killed for meat
“You’re terrific as far as I’m concerned.” Who says this and to whom?
Charlotte, to Wilbur
What does “humble” mean?
modest or not proud
How does Fern show her love for animals?
by saving Wilbur and visiting him often
Who is Templeton, and how does he help Charlotte?
A rat who finds words for Charlotte's web
How does Charlotte plan to save Wilbur’s life?
by spinning words into her web to make him seem special
“What do you mean, less than nothing? I don’t think there is any such thing as less than nothing!” Who says this, and to whom?
Wilbur, to the sheep
What does “trough” mean, and where is it used in the story?
a container for animals to eat or drink, used for feeding Wilbur
How does Charlotte show courage throughout the story?
working tirelessly to save Wilbur
What role does Uncle Homer Zuckerman play in Wilbur’s life?
the farmer who owns Wilbur
What words has Charlotte spun into her web so far?
“Some Pig,” “Terrific,” and “Radiant”
“The world is a wonderful place when you’re young.” Who says this?
Fern
What does “salutations” mean, and who says it?
a greeting, said by Charlotte
How does the story explore the idea of life and death?
Wilbur's fear of death