83 pages 2 hours read

E. B. White

Charlotte's Web

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1952

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Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following is the opposite of humble?

A) Prideful

B) Selfish

C) Modest

D) Lazy

2. Which is the correct series of events?

A) Wilbur meets Charlotte; Wilbur finds out he might die; Wilbur leaves the pen.

B) Wilbur leaves the pen; Wilbur finds out he might die; Wilbur meets Charlotte.

C) Wilbur finds out he might die; Wilbur meets Charlotte; Wilbur leaves the pen.

D) Wilbur leaves the pen; Wilbur meets Charlotte; Wilbur finds out he might die.

3. How does Wilbur feel about life before he realizes he could die?

A) He finds it exciting.

B) He finds it boring.

C) He finds it comforting.

D) He finds it terrifying.

4. Why does Charlotte want to help Wilbur?

A) Because she needs his help

B) Because she likes him

C) Because he reminds her of herself

D) Because she dislikes Mr. Zuckerman

5. A deuteragonist is the second-most important character in the story. Who might this be in Charlotte’s Web?

A) Wilbur

B) Fern

C) Charlotte

D) Templeton

6. Which of the following conflicts most closely relates to The Inevitable and Fleeting Nature of Life?

A) Wilbur’s desire for food

B) Wilbur’s desire to be with Fern

C) Wilbur’s desire to enjoy the beauty of nature