Charlotte's Web

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

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

D) Wilbur’s desire to care for Charlotte’s young

7. Which adjectives best describe Wilbur’s personal transformation throughout the novel?

A) Selfish to selfless

B) Humble to arrogant

C) Shy to outgoing

D) Mischievous to responsible

8. What does the changing of the seasons symbolize in the novel?

A) The changing of the farm crops

B) The influence of words

C) The development of friendships

D) The aging of the characters

9. Why does Dr. Dorian disagree with Mrs. Arable’s concerns about Fern?

A) He believes that animals can definitely talk when they want to.

B) He believes that Fern is just making up stories to get attention.

C) He believes that adults simply do not pay enough attention to animals.

D) He believes that Mrs. Arable is being particularly unreasonable.

10. Which of the following words best describes Templeton’s character?

A) Generous

B) Mysterious

C) Oblivious

D) Crafty

11. Why does Fern want to save Wilbur initially?

A) She believes that he is extremely special.

B) She believes it is unfair to kill him for his size.

C) She is hoping to have a pet pig to care for.

D) She is hoping to make her father angry.

12. What is implied by the fact that Charlotte wanted to be alone when she died?

A) She wanted to be remembered for her life.

B) She did not want to upset Wilbur.

C) She wanted time to think about her life.

D) She did not want to die on the farm.

Long Answer

Compose a response of 2-3 sentences, incorporating text details to support your response.

1. How are Wilbur and Charlotte different from the other animals on the farm? How are they alike?

2. How many times is Wilbur’s life saved, by whom, and what does this say about The Inevitable and Fleeting Nature of Life?

3. How does Charlotte use The Influence of Words to save Wilbur and convince others he is worthy of recognition?