Charlotte's Web: Ch. 16, 17 Comprehension Questions

Read chapters 16 (XVI) and 17 (XVII) of Charlotte's Web and answer the following questions.

Vocabulary: Choose the correct word for the definition.

a place where people show animals and things they made, and have fun with games and rides

the sour liquid left after churning butter

a box made of wood to carry things

animal poop used to help plants grow

Multiple Choice Ch. 16 (XVI)

The old sheep tells Templeton that the fair is a “rat's paradise”. What does the word “paradise” most likely mean in this sentence?

The geese are described as “cheering” many times in the passage. In this story, “cheering” most likely means the geese are:

Vocabulary: Choose the correct word for the definition.

a large wheel with seats hanging from it that people ride on at a fair

animals whose parents are both of the same breed

a long, narrow open container that animals eat or drink out of

the area at the fair or carnival where there are games, rides, and food

Multiple Choice: Choose the correct answer after reading Ch. 17 (XVII)

In the passage, the phrase “radiant expression” primarily serves to do which of the following?

What is the main idea of the story about the fair?