Charlotte’s Web
Chapter 15 - 17
Chapter 15
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What does Wilbur do to try and look radiant?
Why does Wilbur have bad dreams?
What kind of work does Charlotte have to do at home?
What does the word ‘versatile’ mean?
Do you think it is fair of Wilbur to beg Charlotte to go with him? Why?
Chapter 16
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What does Avery dream about the night before the fair?
What is written on Wilbur’s crate?
What does Mrs. Zuckerman use to bathe Wilbur?
Why does Wilbur struggle when walking into the crate?
What causes Wilbur to faint?
What do you think of Avery’s treatment of Wilbur? Is he kind to animals? Why do you think so?
Chapter 17
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What does Charlotte see in the pen next to Wilbur’s?
What does Charlotte think of Uncle’s personality?
Explain what the word ‘listless’ means?
What does Lurvy do with the blanket?
Describe Wilbur’s mood when he hears that Charlotte is unwell.
Charlotte goes to the fair because she knows Wilbur needs her. Do you think people should
support their friends when they are in trouble? Why?
Vocabulary
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Anxiety
Radiant
Attraction
Versatile
Sac
Paradise
Errand
Parade (v.)
Abandon
particle
ascend
swollen
Fierce
14. listless
15. overhear