Chapters 1-4

Reading Check

1. An apple tree (Chapter 2)

2. The goose (Chapter 3)

3. Templeton the rat (Chapter 4)

Short Answer

1. Fern demands that Wilbur not be slaughtered and instead adopts him as her own, caring for and feeding him. (Chapters 1-2)

2. Wilbur enjoys the experience at first, but when the humans find out he escaped and chaos ensues, Wilbur finds the attention and activity overwhelming. He decides he prefers free food over freedom. (Chapter 3)

Chapters 5-8

Reading Check

1. Mr. Zuckerman plans to slaughter and cook him at Christmas time. (Chapter 5)

2. Fern (Various chapters)

Short Answer

1. Wilbur hears that Charlotte eats bugs and drinks blood. He finds these things very distasteful until Charlotte explains that it is simply her nature to do so, and furthermore, her eating bugs helps keep their population controlled. (Chapter 5)

2. Charlotte promises she will prevent Wilbur from being slaughtered, although she is not sure how yet. (Chapter 7)

Chapters 9-14

Reading Check

1. Spin a web (Chapter 9)

2. Templeton (Chapters 12-13)

3.