Question

Why does Mrs. Arable suggest Fern sell Wilbur to Uncle Homer? A. She wants Fern to stop playing with the pig. B. She thinks Uncle Homer will like the pig as much as Fern does. C. She thinks Uncle Homer will give her the most money. D. She wants Fern to still be able to see Wilbur after he is sold.

Answer 1

D. She wants Fern to still be able to see Wilbur after he is sold.

In the book, Fern has grown attached to Wilbur and is heartbroken when she learns that Wilbur must be sold. Fern's mother knows that giving up Wilbur will be very hard for her, so she suggests that Uncle Homer becomes Wilbur's new owner. If Wilbur is living on Uncle Homer's farm, Fern will be able to see him regularly.