Who are ALL of the characters that are introduced in Chapter 1 of Charlotte's Web?

How would you describe Fern when she is speaking with Mr. Arable?

Wilbur is described as the runt of the litter. What does runt mean?

On page 8, it states that "A queer look came over John Arable's face. How would you describe the meaning of 'queer'?

On page 6, Mrs. Arable tells Fern that Mr. Arable will 'do away with the pig'. What does this mean?

How would you describe Mr. Arable?

On page 9, Mr. Arable tells Fern that she saved the pig from an untimely death. What does 'untimely death' mean?

What is the setting of the story?

I think that Fern was ________________________________ about saving Wilbur the Pig.