Down on the Farm
Piggy Piggy!
Who Am I?
Stop in the Name of the Law!
Vocabulary
100
Where does Wilbur go when he gets too big to live with Fern?
Mr. Zuckerman's farm
100
What does Wilbur do to ensure he won't be cold at night?
He buried himself in the straw.
100
I convinced my dad to not hurt the little pig. Who am I and what is the name of my pig?
Fern; Wilbur
100
What place is Mr.Arable going with the axe?
Hoghouse
100
The name of an animal that is small and weak.
A runt.
200
How much did Mr.Zuckerman pay for Wilbur?
$6
200
Why did the Arables sell Wilbur?
His appetite had increased.
200
I am Fern's brother. Who am I?
Avery
200
Why is Fern's dad going to "do away with" one of the pigs?
Pig is a runt; too small
200
What does the word pupils mean?
Another word for students.
300
How was Wilbur feeling just before he decided to leave the yard?
bored and lonely
300
How did Fern feed Wilbur at first?
With a baby bottle.
300
I am one of Mr.Zuckerman's farm workers. Who am I?
Lurvy
300
What does the phrase "do away with" mean?
Kill
300
What is the word for dried up cow's feces, which is also used as fertilizer?
Manure.
400
Who convinced Wilbur to leave the yard?
The goose
400
Even though he was very cute and cuddly, what does Wilbur do that shows that he is still a pig?
He is a glutton; he loves food.
400
I am Wilbur's friend, and I repeat everything I say. Who am I?
The goose
400
Thanks to Fern, Mr.Arable changes his mind about Wilbur. What does he decide to do?
He allows Fern to take care of the pig.
400
What is a trough?
A long, narrow container that contains food or water for animals.
500
What two men caught Wilbur after he escaped, and how did they get him back?
Lurvy and Mr.Zuckerman; They lured him with a pail of food.
500
Who is Wilbur's best friend at the beginning of the book?
Fern.
500
I am Fern's uncle, and Wilbur is now staying on my farm. Who am I? Give his first and last name.
Homer Zuckerman
500
Fern tries to persuade her dad not to kill the runt. What reason does she give?
One of the following: -It's unfair. -It can't help that he was born small. -If I were born small, would you have killed me? -This is the most terrible case of injustice I have ever seen.
500
What does the word captivity mean?
To be held in against your will.