E. B. White's classic tale of friendship between a pig and a spider has been a favorite among children and adults for nearly sixty years. It tells the fictional tale of Wilbur, a young piglet, who befriends a common, grey barn spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur learns that he is to be killed for food, he panics and Charlotte swears to save his life. She does so by weaving words into her web
. above his sty, thereby stunning the farmer and the townspeople. "Charlotte's Web" is such a popular story that it has been made into an animated movie and more recently a live-action/CGI film. Teachers have often read "Charlotte's Web" to their students or assigned it for them to read on their own. Many will create their own tests using queries they have formulated on their own. Some need a little help, though, and will turn to the internet. Here are some sample questions and answers that one can find using Google and the key words "charlotte's web quiz". Adding the key word "printable" will allow one to directly print a worksheet or exam complete with answers.
Q: What is the name of the pig in the book?
A: Wilbur
Q: What is Charlotte's full name?
A: Charlotte A. Cavatica
Q: Who first rescued Wilbur?
A: Fern
Q: Who was Wilbur's rat friend?
A: Templeton
Q: How much money did Wilbur win for Zuckerman?
A: Twenty-five dollars
Q: What words or phrases did Charlotte weave into her web?
A: Some Pig, Terrific, Humble and Radiant
Q: How does Charlotte greet Wilbur?
A: "Salutations!"
Q: Why was Wilbur going to be killed at the beginning of the book?
A: He was the runt of his mother's litter.
Q: What does Mrs. Zuckerman bathe Wilbur in before the fair?
A: Buttermilk
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