Retrieval Questions: 1. Who was Fern’s beloved pig? ANSWER: Wilbur

1. What kind of spider was Charlotte? ANSWER: A grey cross spider

Inference Questions: 1. What can we infer about Wilbur’s feelings in the first chapter? ANSWER: We can infer that Wilbur was content and happy in his home with Fern.

1. What can we infer about Fern’s relationship with her parents? ANSWER: We can infer that Fern has a warm and loving relationship with her parents.

Prediction Questions: 1. How do you think Wilbur will react to being sent to Mr. Zuckerman’s? ANSWER: Wilbur will likely be scared and confused.

1. How do you think Charlotte will help Wilbur? ANSWER: Charlotte will likely work to protect Wilbur and improve his living situation at Mr. Zuckerman’s.

Vocabulary Questions: 1. What does “ephemeral” mean in the context of Charlotte’s Web? ANSWER: Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time.

1. What does “stupendous” mean in the context of Chapter 2? ANSWER: Stupendous means extraordinary or amazing.

Matching: Match the following characters and descriptions:

1. Wilbur __ Fern’s beloved pig
2. Charlotte __ Grey cross spider
3. Fern __ Wilbur’s caretaker

ANSWER: 1. Wilbur - Fern’s beloved pig 2. Charlotte - Grey cross spider 3. Fern - Wilbur’s caretaker

Order of Events: 1. What were the events leading up to Charlotte’s arrival? ANSWER: a. Wilbur is born on the farm b. Wilbur is brought to Mr. Zuckerman’s barn c. Charlotte is born and starts living in the barn d. Wilbur is upset and Charlotte decides to help him