Vocab
What is the best definition for 'surley'
a. loud noise
b. sullen, ungracious
c. play or romp
b. sullen, ungracious
Name 1 character you think is trustworthy. Explain why.
Answers will vary
Who encourages Wilbur to break free of the barnyard?
a. Charlotte
b. Templeton
c. Fern
d. The goose
d. The goose
Describe at least two differences between Charlotte and Templeton
First, Charlotte is a spider and Templeton is a rat. Second, Charlotte is a loyal friend to Wilbur and Templeton really only looks out for himself.
What is the best definition for 'rummaging'
a. foraging, searching
b. built
c. went up
a. foraging, searching
What is the best definition for 'solemnly'
a. seriously
b. craftiness, sneakiness
c. loud noise
a. seriously
How would you describe Templeton?
Templeton is a selfish rat who only cares about eating food. He does everything for himself and never thinks about anyone else's feelings. He must be bribed with food to do any good deed.
Which of the following is NOT one of Wilbur's problems in chapters 1-11?
a. He is the runt of the litter
b. He feels lonely
c. Lurvy is not kind to him
d. He thinks Charlotte is bloodthirsty
d. He thinks Charlotte is bloodthirsty
Explain Fern's point of view about the runt of the litter. Do you agree or disagree with her?
Fern believes that the runt of the litter should not be killed, because that is a terrible injustice. I agree with her because a small pig can still be raised to be useful.
What is the best definition for the word 'incessant'
a. constant, nonstop
b. victoriously
c. humble
a. constant, nonstop
a. craftiness, sneakiness
b. loud noise
c. overwhelmed, confused
c. overwhelmed, confused
How are Fern and Avery different from one another?
Where does Charlotte pass away?
a. In Wilbur's crate
b. At the fair
c. In the barn
d. On top of some hay
b. At the fair
In detail, explain why Mrs. Arable is concerned about Fern.
Mrs. Arable is concerned about Fern because Fern spends too much time at the Zuckerman's barn. Also, Fern seems to think that the animals communicate with each other but Mrs. Arable does not think that is possible.
What is the best definition for the word 'modest'
a. went up
b. built
c. humble
c. humble
What is the best definition of 'racket'
a. play or romp
b. loud noise
c. sullen, ungracious
b. loud noise
What are the character traits that Charlotte uses to describe Wilbur in her webs?
Some Pig
Terrific
Radiant
Humble
Which one of the following is NOT one of Wilbur's problems in chapters 12-22?
a. Charlotte's children float away
b. He misses Charlotte
c. He doesn't win a prize at the fair
d. Templeton doesn't want to help him
c. He doesn't win a prize at the fair
How does Wilbur convince Templeton to help him get Charlotte's egg sac?
Wilbur convinces Templeton to help him get Charlotte's egg sac by making a deal with him. He tells the rat that he will let him have first choice from his slops every day and eat until he is done.
We wondered what all the ____________ was about, and we walked over to investigate.
a. commotion
b. listless
c. veritable
d. modest
a. commotion
What is the best definition of 'frolic'
a. overwhelmed, confused
b. play or romp
c. craftiness, sneakiness
b. play or romp
How would you describe Charlotte's character?
According to the book, what mood do the crickets bring?
a. Anger
b. Fear
c. Peace
d. Sadness
d. Sadness
Explain why the author names chapter 22 "A Warm Wind"
He named is "A Warm Wind" because the chapter is all about how Charlotte's children float away on warm winds. Only a couple spiders stay in the barn to keep Wilbur company.
The poor child was so ill that he was very __________
a. deserted
b. listless
c. veritable
d. modest
b. listless