Chapter 1 Summary: In Chapter 1 of Charlotte’s Web, we get our first glimpse of life on the Zuckerman Farm in Maine. An old sheep named Alice gives birth to a runt lamb, and Farmer Zuckerman decides to take care of the tiny creature. He names the lamb Wilbur and raises him in the barn. Wilbur lives with four other barn creatures; a brown spider named Charlotte, three easygoing pigs named Hen, George, and Fern, and a goose named Gander. When winter comes, Farmer Zuckerman plans to slaughter Wilbur. Charlotte comes up with a plan to save Wilbur from becoming dinner.

Questions: 1. What is Wilbur’s new home? (Page 7) Answer: Wilbur’s new home is the Zuckerman farm in Maine.

1. What is the name of the old sheep who gives birth to Wilbur? (Page 5) Answer: The old sheep who gives birth to Wilbur is named Alice.

2. What type of creature is Charlotte? (Page 8) Answer: Charlotte is a brown spider.

3. Why is Farmer Zuckerman going to slaughter Wilbur? (Page 10) Answer: Farmer Zuckerman is going to slaughter Wilbur because winter is near and he is getting ready for the winter.

4. What plan does Charlotte propose to save Wilbur? (Page 11) Answer: Charlotte proposes to save Wilbur by writing words in her web to make Farmer Zuckerman think Wilbur is some kind of a miracle, so he won’t take him to the slaughterhouse.