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Chapter 1: Before Breakfast Analysis

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What was the reason Mr. Arable decided to take the ax to the hoghouse?

To check on the health of the other pigs.

To cut firewood for breakfast.

To fix the hoghouse.

To kill a weak piglet that was born. (correct)

How did Fern react to her father's decision about the pig?

She supported her father's decision.

She protested and showed her emotional distress. (correct)

She ignored the situation altogether.

She went to get help from the neighbors.

What justification did Mrs. Arable give for Mr. Arable's actions?

They needed to make space for healthier pigs.

They had too many pigs.

The runt would likely die anyway. (correct)

The pig was causing trouble in the hoghouse.

What was John Arable's response when Fern begged him not to kill the pig?

He decided to bring the runt back for Fern to care for. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Arable mean when he said, 'A weakling makes trouble'?

Weak animals cause more problems for farmers. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Arable mean by saying Fern was trying to rid the world of injustice?

She was saving the pig from death. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Fern have to wait to eat breakfast?

She needed to feed her pig first. Signup and view all the answers

What was Avery's initial reaction to seeing the pig?

He thought it was too small. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Arable use to feed the pig?

A baby bottle and rubber nipple. Signup and view all the answers

How did Fern feel about the pig when she first saw it?

She felt it was perfect. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 1: Before Breakfast

Fern questions her parents' decision to kill a runt pig.
Mrs. Arable explains the pig is too weak to survive.
Fern is upset and runs outside to find her father.
The pig was born last night, and is small
Fern's father is going to the hoghouse with an axe.
Fern is eight years old.
The pig is a runt, meaning it is small and weak.
Fern's father decides to kill the runt pig because it will not amount to anything.
Fern is unhappy with this decision and feels strongly about the pig.
The scene emphasizes the themes of empathy, compassion, and a child's perspective on injustice.

Emotional Response

Fern cries and expresses her disagreement with the decision to kill the pig
Fern's feelings are strong and emotional.
The father's apparent nonchalant attitude toward the pig's fate contrasts sharply with Fern's distress.

Family Dynamics

Fern's mother presents a rationale for the pig's death.
Fern's father makes the practical decision to kill the pig.
The story highlights possible differences in perspectives between parents and children.
The mother's role seems to be one of supporting the father's decision rather than her own opinion.

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This quiz explores Chapter 1 of 'Charlotte's Web', focusing on Fern's emotional struggle with her father's decision to kill a runt pig. It highlights themes of empathy and compassion through the interactions within Fern's family. Test your understanding of the characters' perspectives and the emotional dynamics at play.