Vocabulary
What does it mean to "ascend"?
To go up
Where does Mr. Zuckerman plan on taking Wilbur to show him off?
The fair
What is the third word Charlotte writes in her web?
Radiant
How is Fern changing at the fair?
She is spending more time with Henry and less time with Wilbur; she cares about her appearance
What two things does Wilbur win at the fair?
$25 and a bronze medal
What does "discarded" mean?
To get rid of
Where does Templeton go to find words for Charlotte?
The dump
Why is Charlotte unsure about attending the fair?
She will be laying eggs soon
Who wins best pig at the fair?
Uncle
Who doesn't make it back to the barn after the fair?
Charlotte
What is a "stowaway"?
Someone who hides to travel for free
How is Charlotte more of a mother than a friend to Wilbur?
She makes sure he gets rest, sings to him, tells him bedtime stories.
Why is the fair a "rat's paradise"?
He gets to eat all of the discarded food
How is Charlotte feeling at the fair?
Tired, old, listless
What does Wilbur do to repay Charlotte back for her kindness?
He brings her eggs back to the barn
What does "listless" mean?
lacking energy
Fern's mom is worried about her. What does Dr. Dorian tell Fern's mom?
She'll eventually grow up and won't spend her time talking to animals.
What does Wilbur overhear Mr. Arable say, causing him to faint?
He will make tasty ham and bacon
What is the last thing Charlotte does for Wilbur at the fair?
She makes her last web with the word "humble" in it
Why does Wilbur turn from excited to sad when the spiders arrive?
The spiders start to leave on their balloon webs and Wilbur thinks he will have no friends
What does "hallowed" mean?
sacred, holy, important
After speaking to Dr. Dorian about Fern's behavior, Mrs. Arable feels...
Relieved
Which three animals attend the fair?
Wilbur, Charlotte, and Templeton
Why is Charlotte sad at the fair?
She knows she is dying and will not meet her children
How does the book end?
Most spiders leave, but three spiders stay in the barn with Wilbur. This cycle repeats.