Ch. 1-3
What does Fern name the pig she saves?
Wilbur
Why is Wilbur sad after he moves to the barn?
He feels lonely and bored.
What bad news does the old sheep tell Wilbur?
He will be killed and eaten at Christmas.
What causes the explosion in the barnyard?
A rotten goose egg breaks
What is the second word Charlotte spins in her web?
“Terrific”
Why does Mr. Arable want to kill the piglet?
Because he is a runt
Who becomes Wilbur’s best friend in the barn?
Charlotte the spider
What does Fern tell her parents about the animals?
That they talk to each other
What word or phrase does Charlotte first spin in her web?
“Some Pig”
What season is it during Chapter 15?
Late summer or early fall
What does Fern do when her father tells her he’s going to kill the pig?
She begs him to let her save it
What is Charlotte’s full name?
Charlotte A. Cavatica
What does Wilbur try to do to prove he is special?
Spin a web
Why do the animals hold a meeting?
To come up with new words Charlotte can use in her web
What does Dr. Dorian say about Fern hearing the animals talk?
He says it might be possible—children pay attention to things adults miss.
Where does Wilbur go to live after leaving Fern's house?
The Zuckerman's Farm
Name one other animal that lives in the barn with Wilbur.
Templeton / Mother Goose / Gander / Lamb
Who tells Wilbur that he is going to be killed for meat?
The old sheep
What item does Templeton bring to Charlotte that helps her think of new words?
A magazine clipping
What does Dr. Dorian say children are better at than adults?
Listening and noticing things like animals talking
What happens when Wilbur escapes from his pen?
He gets tired and is coaxed back with food
What is Charlotte’s favorite thing to drink?
The blood of insects
What happens when Wilbur tries to spin a web?
He fails and falls on his nose
Who suggests having a meeting to help Charlotte?
The goose
What is Charlotte doing while everyone else sleeps in Chapter 15?
Working on plans to save Wilbur