Instructions
Read the summary of the first two chapters of "Charlotte's Web" and answer the questions below.
Summary
In the first two chapters of "Charlotte's Web," we meet a young girl named Fern who lives on a farm. One day, Fern learns that her father is going to kill a runt piglet because it is too small. She begs her father to spare the piglet’s life, and he agrees. Fern names the pig Wilbur and takes care of him. Wilbur grows quickly and soon becomes too big for Fern to keep, so she has to sell him to her neighbor, Mr. Zuckerman. Wilbur feels sad and lonely when he goes to live on the Zuckerman farm. He misses Fern and worries about what will happen to him.
Questions
- What is the name of the girl who saves the piglet?
- What does Fern name the piglet?
- Who does Fern sell Wilbur to?
- How does Wilbur feel when he moves to the Zuckerman farm?
- Why did Fern want to save Wilbur?
Drawing Activity
Draw a picture of Wilbur the pig and Fern together. Use the space below: