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Peter won the turtle Dribble at his own birthday party.

False

Peter guessed the exact number of jelly beans in Mrs. Fargo's jar.

False

The elevator in Peter's apartment building has mirrors all around.

True

The elevator operator's name is Henry Bevelheimer.

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True or false: The narrator returned home at 5 PM.

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True or false: Fudge was suspected of taking the flowers.

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True or false: Fudge admitted to taking the flowers.

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True or false: Mother called the doctor because she was concerned that Fudge might have eaten poisonous flowers.

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True or false: Fudge was given chocolate-flavored medicine.

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True or false: The narrator found the rose petal tasted delicious.

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True or false: Fudge acted abnormally after eating the flowers.

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True or false: Mrs. Yarby bought Fudge a noisy windup train as a gift.

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True or false: The narrator found the picture dictionary unnecessary for his age.

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True or false: The family had apple juice drinks during dinner.

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True or false: Henry's mother approves of him winning a turtle named Dribble at a birthday party?

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True or false: Henry can detect the smell that his mother dislikes about Dribble?

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True or false: Henry takes responsibility for caring for Dribble despite his mother's objections?

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True or false: Fudge, Henry's brother, is a calm and well-behaved child?

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True or false: Mr. Yarby is the president of the Juicy-O company?

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True or false: Father's profession is in the advertising business?

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True or false: Juicy-O is a type of candy?

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True or false: Fudge is named after a type of candy?

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True or false: Mr. and Mrs. Yarby stay with the family for a short, specified duration?

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True or false: Mother rearranges bedrooms to accommodate Mr. and Mrs. Yarby's stay?

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True or false: Peter is happy to share his room with Fudge during the Yarbys' visit?

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True or false: Peter is forced to sleep in his own room despite his objections during the Yarbys' visit?

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Yarby finds Fudge decorating his suitcase with green stamps

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Fudge's family shares his enthusiasm for the decorated suitcase

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It takes Yarby's mother half an hour to clean the suitcase

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My father liked the Juicy-O account

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Fudge refuses to eat for several days

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My mother tries various methods to get Fudge to eat

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Fudge starts eating again when Yarby stands on his head in the kitchen

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My brother starts acting like a dog and eats his dinner under the table

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My mother's methods to get Fudge to eat include tricks from my grandma

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The doctor suggests leaving Fudge alone to eat when he's hungry

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Fudge's refusal to eat causes significant concern for the family

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The family is happy with the doctor's suggestion to leave Fudge alone to eat

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Mr. Yarby brings Juicy-O, his favorite drink, to the family for a visit.

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Fudge returns with a picture dictionary that was previously given to Peter.

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Fudge insists on keeping the duplicate book, leading to an argument.

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Mrs. Yarby finds Fudge's pet turtle, Dribble, and is afraid of it.

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Mr. Yarby calls their host 'Hatcher' instead of Warren.

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Fudge wears Peter's rubber gorilla mask at dinner, causing chaos.

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The Yarbies leave the apartment in the middle of the night after a loud argument.

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Peter's mother suggests that it's the thought that counts regarding the duplicate book.

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Fudge is sent to his room but returns wearing the mask again.

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Fudge wakes Peter up in the morning by crawling on his arm and kissing him.

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Fudge is smacked on the backside by Peter and taken away by their father.

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The family is able to sleep peacefully despite Fudge's disruptive behavior.

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True or false: Fudge's brother Peter is glad to see his mother when she catches up with Fudge?

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True or false: Sheila's sister Libby is in seventh grade and as beautiful as Sheila?

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True or false: Sheila begs to watch Fudge so that Peter and Jimmy can be free to play secret agent?

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True or false: Sheila's sister Libby is about as beautiful as Sheila?

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True or false: Mother asks Sheila, Peter, and Jimmy to babysit Fudge while she goes home for a moment?

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True or false: Fudge quickly escapes after the children agree to babysit him?

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True or false: Sheila starts a game of 'cooties' during the playground activities?

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True or false: Sheila, Peter, and Jimmy get into a roughhousing fight while babysitting Fudge?

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True or false: Fudge climbs the jungle gym and falls, injuring himself and losing two front teeth?

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True or false: Sheila, Jimmy, and Peter cannot locate Fudge's lost teeth?

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True or false: Mother arrives and consoles Fudge, who is distressed about the lost teeth?

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True or false: Sheila expresses remorse and is comforted by mother, who does not blame her?

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True or false: Mother takes Fudge to the dentist for assessment and treatment of injuries and missing teeth?

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True or false: The children find Fudge's lost teeth and return them to him?

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True or false: Mother blames Sheila for Fudge's lost teeth?

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True or false: Fudge's injury and lost teeth cause distress for the family?

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True or false: The narrator blamed Sheila for the incident, but the mother became upset with him instead?

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True or false: Fudge was missing some of his front teeth and was called 'Fang' by the narrator, which was met with disapproval by their mother?

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True or false: The party started late with only three children present: Fudge, Jennie, and Ralph?

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True or false: Fudge refused to wear a suit for the party and wore old bedroom slippers instead?

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True or false: Jennie arrived at the party wearing mismatched clothes and was described as a 'vampire' by the narrator due to her biting behavior?

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True or false: Sam arrived crying and was scared of the party, but eventually left with his mother?

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True or false: Narrator expressed reluctance to supervise the party and wanted to go to Jimmy Fargo's instead?

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True or false: Fudge was turning three and his mother planned a birthday party with the neighbors' children: Jennie, Ralph, and Sam?

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True or false: Narrator had a disagreement with his mother about his feelings of inadequacy and her favoritism towards Fudge?

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True or false: Fudge was turning three and his mother planned a birthday party with the neighbors' children: Jennie, Ralph, and Sam?

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True or false: Mother scolded the narrator for leaving his brother, Fudge, unsupervised for ten minutes, leading to an accident?

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True or false: Fudge was missing some of his front teeth and was called 'Fang' by the narrator, which was met with disapproval by their mother?

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Dr. Brown is an old friend of Peter's father and they went to school together.

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The narrator would rather go to the movies with Jimmy Fargo than spend the day at the dentist's office.

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The narrator's mother suggested making a day of the dentist visit by going out for lunch and getting new shoes for the narrator and Fudge.

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True or false: Fudge's birthday party was organized by his mother?

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True or false: Fudge ate a rose from his birthday cake?

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True or false: Grandma allowed the children to fight over the roses on the cake?

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True or false: Ralph, the heavy child, finished his cake without any issues?

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True or false: Fudge received a musical jack-in-the-box from Ralph as a gift?

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True or false: Fudge enjoyed the big picture dictionary gift?

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True or false: Fudge and the other children preferred jumping on furniture over dancing with their balloons?

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True or false: Mrs. Rudder arrived at the birthday party at the end?

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True or false: The text describes a peaceful scene at Fudge's birthday party?

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True or false: Fudge's mother suggested starting games to keep the children entertained?

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True or false: Fudge received a windup car from Jennie as a gift?

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True or false: Fudge's behavior at the party caused chaos and conflicts among the children?

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True or false: The narrator's mother was hosting a birthday party for Fudge, and the narrator was asked to stay and have a piece of cake.

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True or false: Fudge's new bed had been delivered that morning, but he and his friends were jumping on it, making it damaged.

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True or false: The narrator showed the children Dribble, his pet turtle, to keep them quiet and entertained.

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True or false: Jennie accidentally made a puddle on the floor during the story time, causing embarrassment for her mother.

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True or false: The party came to an end, and each child was taken home by their parents.

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True or false: Fudge continued to fall out of his bed every night, so his parents put it against the wall and surrounded it with chairs.

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True or false: The children, including the narrator, enjoyed the party despite some mishaps.

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True or false: The mother was clever in finding ways to entertain the children and keep them quiet.

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True or false: The narrator's father asked about the party when he came home, and the mother and narrator shared a laugh about the event.

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True or false: The narrator's mother had no difficulty finding a new story to tell as Jennie had already heard the previous two.

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True or false: Fudge's new bed was not damaged by him and his friends jumping on it.

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True or false: The narrator's mother was not hosting a birthday party for Fudge.

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True or false: Jimmy hollered that the narrator was too bossy and that the poster is theirs?

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True or false: Sheila left the committee meeting after an argument with Jimmy?

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True or false: The narrator's mother arranged for Fudge to play at Ralph's apartment on Tuesdays and at Jennie's on Thursdays?

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True or false: The narrator was upset that the mayor and others at City Hall were not doing anything to install a monorail system?

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True or false: Peter's father wants to take Fudge to the movies?

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True or false: Peter prefers to watch a Western with lots of action at the movies?

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True or false: The movie they end up watching is rated R?

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True or false: Peter suggested that Fudge should be given some socks to play with?

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Mr. Vincent, the president of Toddle-Bike, ultimately chooses Fudge to star in the new commercial.

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Peter's father agrees to let Fudge star in the commercial despite his initial reservations.

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Mr. Vincent threatens to take his account to another advertising agency if Fudge is not chosen for the commercial.

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The commercial for the Toddle-Bike is scheduled to be filmed in about two hours.

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Fudge's older brother, Peter, is excited about the prospect of Fudge becoming a famous television star.

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Mr. Denberg tells Peter that Fudge won't be famous, but many people will think he looks familiar.

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Mr. Vincent is not concerned about Fudge's missing front top teeth and inability to talk in long sentences.

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Peter's father insists that the commercial be filmed that afternoon, as Fudge won't be available after that.

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Mr. Vincent assures Peter that Fudge will be paid for starring in the commercial.

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Peter is worried that his father may lose the advertising account due to Fudge's involvement.

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Peter's father's nickname, 'Hatcher,' is also used by Mr. Vincent.

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The commercial for the Toddle-Bike is ultimately made that afternoon.

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True or false: Mr. Vincent wanted Fudge to ride a Toddle-Bike in a commercial, but Fudge refused.

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True or false: The Toddle-Bike was a shiny red prop set up in a make-believe street scene.

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True or false: Fudge enjoyed riding the bike around and making 'vroom-vroom' sounds.

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True or false: Fudge refused to ride for the camera, despite being offered cookies as incentives.

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True or false: Peter reluctantly rode the bike while Fudge watched, and Janet offered him Oreos as a reward.

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True or false: Fudge continued to refuse to ride the bike, but eventually begged for one more chance and successfully rode it.

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True or false: Mr. Denberg was pleased with the outcome and praised Peter for saving the day.

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True or false: Janet gave Peter a kiss on the cheek as a thank you.

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True or false: Mr. Hatcher suggested that his son Peter ride the bike to demonstrate how it's done and encourage Fudge.

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True or false: The director, Mr. Denberg, instructed Fudge to ride the bike for the camera while Mr. Vincent, Janet, and Mr. Hatcher watched.

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True or false: Janet went to the coffee shop to buy sandwiches and drinks for the group.

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True or false: Fudge received a windup car from Jennie as a gift.

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True or false: Fudge ruined the narrator's poster with scribbles in every color Magic Marker?

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True or false: The narrator's mother spanked Fudge for ruining the poster?

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True or false: The narrator's mother bought a new yellow posterboard the next day?

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True or false: Sheila Tubman, Peter Hatcher, and James Fargo were working on a poster for a committee project?

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True or false: Sheila Tubman put her name on the cover of the booklet without consulting the others?

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True or false: Jimmy Fargo threatened to rip up the booklet if Sheila didn't remove her name from the cover?

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True or false: Sheila turned the line about her handwriting into little flowers to decorate the booklet's cover?

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True or false: Sheila was ready to cry when Jimmy threatened to tear up the booklet?

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True or false: Jimmy was much taller than Sheila and held the booklet out of her reach?

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True or false: Sheila agreed to remove her name from the cover of the booklet in the end?

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True or false: The narrator smiled when Sheila was ready to cry during the conflict over the booklet's cover?

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True or false: Jimmy's father is careless about keeping things neat?

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True or false: Fudge is taken to the barber to address his hair situation?

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True or false: Jimmy introduces Fudge to his father's secretary, Janet?

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True or false: Fudge is cutting his own hair with Jimmy's scissors and dropping it into Dribble's bowl?

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True or false: The committee's report is well-received, with praise for the silver-sparkle airplane, but a question about the inclusion of a flying train?

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True or false: The family is proud of the committee's finished project and praises the silver-sparkle airplane on the poster?

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True or false: Jimmy's aunt Linda has a new baby girl, and she and the baby are going to Boston for a weekend visit?

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True or false: The poster is put on the refrigerator for safekeeping, and Jimmy goes to bed with his pet turtle, Fudge?

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True or false: Fudge and Jimmy are taken on a tour of the office by the secretary, Janet?

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True or false: Janet takes Fudge and Jimmy on a tour of the office, giving them crackers as a treat?

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True or false: Jimmy expresses his disapproval of flowers on the committee's poster but is relieved that it's now fair?

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True or false: Fudge is cutting his own hair with Jimmy's scissors and dropping it into Dribble's bowl, but it does not harm Fudge?

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True or false: Peter initially thought his brother Fudge had been kidnapped when he couldn't find him at the movie theater?

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True or false: Fudge's father suggested that Peter walk up and down the aisle calling for Fudge by the name 'Peter'?

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True or false: Fudge was found sitting on the floor and wanted to touch the bears at the movie theater?

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True or false: The man in the suit announced that Fudge had been found safe and sound and the movie would continue?

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True or false: Fudge's brother, Peter, waited at the hospital for hours, eventually joined by his mother, father, and grandmother?

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True or false: Fudge was given castor oil, milk of magnesia, and prune juice to help expel the turtle?

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True or false: Fudge may have to undergo surgery if the medicine doesn't work?

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True or false: Peter felt miserable, lonely, and missed Fudge's presence despite the situation?

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True or false: Mrs. Rudder overheard the situation and passed it on to others, causing laughter?

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True or false: Fudge's refusal to eat causes significant concern for the family?

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True or false: Dr. Cone diagnosed Fudge after he was taken to the emergency room?

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True or false: Fudge was eaten by his brother Dribble?

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True or false: Fudge was given chocolate-flavored medicine?

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True or false: The Yarbies leave the apartment in the middle of the night after a loud argument?

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True or false: The narrator found the rose petal tasted delicious?

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True or false: Fudge received a windup car from Jennie as a gift?

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True or false: Peter suspects his younger brother, Fudge, of having eaten his missing turtle, Dribble?

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True or false: Fudge refuses to reveal the turtle's whereabouts, only stating that Dribble is 'in tummy'?

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True or false: Peter's mother dismisses the idea that Fudge has consumed Dribble and attempts to reassure Peter that Dribble is safe?

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True or false: Fudge repeats the lines 'In tummy, Mine,' leading his mother to believe that he must have misplaced Dribble?

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True or false: Peter's mother calls for an ambulance, believing that Fudge has harmed her son's pet turtle?

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True or false: The text ends with the family waiting for the ambulance to arrive, with Peter's mother wrapped in blankets, holding Fudge in her arms, and Peter still thinking about Dribble's disappearance?

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True or false: Fudge ultimately confesses to eating Dribble when confronted by Peter?

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True or false: Peter's mother immediately believes that Fudge has eaten Dribble and scolds him for it?

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True or false: Fudge's behavior towards Dribble is always innocent and well-intentioned throughout the text?

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True or false: Peter regrets suspecting Fudge and apologizes to him when Dribble is found?

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True or false: The family ultimately finds Dribble safe and sound in the apartment?

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True or false: The incident with Dribble's disappearance leads to a lasting rift between Peter and Fudge?

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True or false: Peter's father surprises him with a dog as a gift after Dribble the turtle is eaten by Fudge?

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True or false: Fudge is given all the attention and presents when he returns from the hospital, making Peter feel left out?

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True or false: Fudge's behavior after receiving the dog shows that he is not at all sorry for eating Peter's turtle?

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True or false: Peter's father reassures him that the dog they got for him is too big for Fudge to swallow?

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True or false: Peter names his new dog 'Turtle' to remind himself of the pet he lost?

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True or false: Fudge immediately takes a liking to Peter's new dog and wants to play with it?

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True or false: Fudge's father promises him that someday he will have a dog of his own?

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True or false: Peter's reaction to receiving the dog shows that he is happy and grateful for the thoughtful gift?

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True or false: The narrator's father brings back a lost dog named Fudge to the movie theater and holds him on his lap during the show

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True or false: The father announces he will cook a special dinner to celebrate finding Fudge, despite not being able to cook

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True or false: The father makes a large omelette with a dozen eggs and mushrooms, which the narrator finds awful

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True or false: Fudge enjoys the omelette and eats it enthusiastically

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True or false: The father and Fudge both dislike the omelette, and the father throws it away

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True or false: The family keeps the weekend's events a secret from the mother, who is surprised to see Fudge in a commercial for the Toddle-Bike toy

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True or false: The narrator reflects on the importance of the day, which started out ordinarily but ended with the discovery and return of Fudge

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True or false: The narrator decides he will not take Fudge to the movies until he is older due to the incident

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True or false: Fudge's refusal to eat causes significant concern for the family

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True or false: Mrs. Yarby finds Fudge's pet turtle, Dribble, and is afraid of it

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True or false: Peter's father agrees to let Fudge star in the commercial despite his initial reservations

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True or false: Fudge's older brother, Peter, is excited about the prospect of Fudge becoming a famous television star

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Study Notes

  • Mr. Yarby visits the family and brings them a case of his favorite drink, Juicy-O
  • Fudge disappears and returns with a picture dictionary that was previously given to Peter
  • Fudge insists on keeping the duplicate book, leading to an argument
  • Mrs. Yarby finds Fudge's pet turtle, Dribble, and is afraid of it
  • Fudge shows off Dribble to Mr. Yarby, who calls their host "Hatcher" instead of Warren
  • Fudge wears Peter's rubber gorilla mask at dinner, causing chaos
  • The Yarbies leave the apartment in the middle of the night after a loud argument, possibly due to the disruptive behavior of Fudge.

Detailed bullet points:

  • Mr. Yarby (Howard) brings his favorite drink, Juicy-O, to the family for a visit

  • The family gathers to discuss Juicy-O, and Fudge disappears

  • Fudge returns carrying the same worn-out picture dictionary that was recently given to Peter

  • Fudge insists on keeping the duplicate book, despite Peter's explanation that he already has one

  • Mrs. Yarby sounds insulted and suggests returning the book

  • Fudge says "MINE" repeatedly and holds the book over his head

  • Peter's mother, understanding the situation, suggests that it's the thought that counts

  • Fudge is supposed to be in bed before dinner, but stays up and causes disruption

  • Fudge brings Dribble to the dinner table, leading to Mrs. Yarby's fear and disgust

  • Mr. Yarby calls Peter's father "Hatcher"

  • Fudge wears Peter's rubber gorilla mask at dinner, causing chaos and fear, leading to a spilled coffee

  • Fudge is sent to his room, but returns wearing the mask again

  • The family is unable to sleep due to Fudge's disruptive behavior

  • Fudge wakes Peter up in the morning by crawling on his arm and kissing him

  • Fudge is smacked on the backside by Peter and taken away by their father

  • The Yarbies leave the apartment in the middle of the night after an argument, possibly due to Fudge's misbehavior.

  • The narrator's mother was hosting a birthday party for Fudge, and the narrator was asked to stay and have a piece of cake.

  • Fudge's new bed had been delivered that morning, but he and his friends were jumping on it, making it damaged.

  • The mother asked them to stop jumping on the bed and suggested they listen to a story instead.

  • She had difficulty finding a new story to tell as Jennie had already heard the previous two.

  • The narrator showed the children Dribble, his pet turtle, to keep them quiet and entertained.

  • Jennie accidentally made a puddle on the floor during the story time, causing embarrassment for her mother.

  • The party came to an end, and each child was taken home by their parents.

  • Fudge continued to fall out of his bed every night, so his parents put it against the wall and surrounded it with chairs.

  • The children, including the narrator, enjoyed the party despite some mishaps.

  • The mother was clever in finding ways to entertain the children and keep them quiet.

  • The narrator's father asked about the party when he came home, and the mother and narrator shared a laugh about the event.

  • Jimmy expresses his disapproval of flowers on the committee's poster but is relieved that it's now fair.

  • The family is proud of the committee's finished project and praises the silver-sparkle airplane on the poster.

  • The poster is put on the refrigerator for safekeeping, and Jimmy goes to bed with his pet turtle, Fudge.

  • Fudge is cutting his own hair with Jimmy's scissors and dropping it into Dribble's bowl.

  • Hair does not harm Fudge, and Jimmy cleans his turtle and the turtle bowl.

  • The next day, Fudge is taken to the barber to address his hair situation.

  • The committee's report is well-received, with praise for the silver-sparkle airplane, but a question about the inclusion of a flying train.

  • Jimmy's aunt Linda has a new baby girl, and she and the baby are going to Boston for a weekend visit.

  • Jimmy stays home with his father, who is careless about keeping things neat, and Fudge.

  • The father accompanies Jimmy to his office, and Jimmy introduces Fudge to his father's secretary, Janet.

  • Janet takes Fudge and Jimmy on a tour of the office, giving them crackers as a treat.

  • The narrator's father brings back a lost dog named Fudge to the movie theater and holds him on his lap during the show

  • The narrator decides he will not take Fudge to the movies until he is older due to the incident

  • The father announces he will cook a special dinner to celebrate finding Fudge, despite not being able to cook

  • The father makes a large omelette with a dozen eggs and mushrooms, which the narrator finds awful

  • Fudge enjoys the omelette and eats it enthusiastically

  • The father and Fudge both dislike the omelette, and the father throws it away

  • The family keeps the weekend's events a secret from the mother, who is surprised to see Fudge in a commercial for the Toddle-Bike toy

  • The narrator reflects on the importance of the day, which started out ordinarily but ended with the discovery and return of Fudge.

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