165 Questions
What did Peter win at Jimmy Fargo’s birthday party?
A tiny green turtle
How many jelly beans did Peter guess were in Mrs. Fargo’s jar?
348
Where does Peter live?
25 West 68th Street
What does the elevator operator let people call him?
Henry
What time did the narrator return home?
4 PM
What flavor was the medicine given to Fudge?
Peppermint
What did the Yarbys bring as a gift for Fudge?
A noisy windup train
What did the narrator receive as a gift from the Yarbys?
A picture dictionary
What was missing from the silver bowl that upset the mother?
Two flowers
What was Fudge playing with near the dinner table?
His father's socks
What is the name of the turtle that Henry won at a birthday party?
Dribble
Why does Henry's mother dislike Dribble?
She dislikes the smell of Dribble, which Henry cannot detect
What is Fudge's real name?
Fudge
What is Mr. Yarby's profession?
President of Juicy-O company
What does Juicy-O refer to in the text?
A beverage with a combination of fruit flavors
What sound does Fudge make when he sleeps?
He makes a slurping noise when he sleeps and sucks his fingers.
What does Henry's father do for a living?
He is in the advertising business
What does Mother suggest Henry do after handling Dribble?
Wash his hands and face
What does Fudge decorate his suitcase with?
Green stamps
Why does Fudge suddenly stop eating?
He refuses to eat for several days
What does the mother do to get Fudge to eat again?
Tries various methods including tricks from grandma
What does the doctor suggest regarding Fudge's eating habits?
Leave him alone to eat when he's hungry
Why does the father lose the Juicy-O account?
He didn't like Juicy-O himself
What unusual thing does the brother start doing during dinner time?
Acts like a dog and eats under the table
What did the doctor advise regarding Fudge's eating habits?
Leave him alone to eat when he's hungry
What was Fudge's reaction when his father lost the Juicy-O account?
He stopped eating for several days
How did the mother try to get Fudge to eat again?
Tried various methods including tricks from grandma
What does Fudge insist on keeping, leading to an argument?
A worn-out picture dictionary
Why does Mrs. Yarby sound insulted during the visit?
Fudge insists on keeping a duplicate book
What causes chaos and fear at the dinner table?
Fudge wearing a rubber gorilla mask
What disrupts the family's sleep at night?
Fudge waking Peter up by crawling on his arm
Who leaves the apartment in the middle of the night after an argument?
The Yarbies
What does Mr. Yarby bring as a gift for the family visit?
A fruit basket
What does Mr. Yarby bring for the family during his visit?
A case of his favorite drink, Juicy-O
What does Fudge bring to the dinner table, causing Mrs. Yarby's fear and disgust?
His pet turtle, Dribble
What does Peter's mother suggest when Fudge insists on keeping the duplicate picture dictionary?
"It's the thought that counts"
What causes chaos and fear at the dinner table during Mr. Yarby's visit?
Fudge wearing a rubber gorilla mask
What disrupts the family's sleep during Mr. Yarby's visit?
Fudge's disruptive behavior
How does Peter wake up in the morning during Mr. Yarby's visit?
Fudge kisses him after crawling on his arm
What causes Mrs. Yarby to sound insulted during Mr. Yarby's visit?
Fudge insisting on keeping the duplicate book
What does Fudge do at bedtime that leads to an argument during Mr. Yarby's visit?
Stays up and causes disruption
What causes the Yarbies to leave the apartment in the middle of the night during their visit?
A loud argument, possibly due to Fudge's misbehavior
What happens after Fudge is sent to his room at dinner during Mr. Yarby's visit?
He returns wearing the gorilla mask again
What does Mr. Yarby mistakenly call Peter's father during their visit?
He mistakenly calls Peter's father "Hatcher"
What did Fudge like about his new bed?
It was comfortable
Why did Peter's mother surround Fudge's bed with chairs?
To create a barrier to prevent Fudge from falling out of bed
What did the dentist want to check regarding Fudge's mouth?
If everything healed properly since his flying incident
What was Fudge doing when he came tearing down the path?
Chasing pigeons
What did Sheila ask Mrs. Hatcher if she could do?
Watch Fudge
What was Sheila pretending to do when Peter and Jimmy found her on their rocks?
Reading a book
What did Peter's mother do when she saw Fudge tearing down the path?
Stopped running and greeted Peter
What did Fudge and his friends do instead of dancing with their balloons?
Jumping up and down on the furniture
What did Mrs. Rudder think was happening in the apartment?
Her ceiling was about to crash in
What did Jennie do during the party that led to a puddle on the rug?
Intentionally urinated on the floor
What did Peter show to entertain Fudge and his friends at the end of the party?
His pet turtle, Dribble
What did Jennie ask Peter about Dribble's behavior?
"Does he make a tinkle?"
What did Jennie say after asking about Dribble's behavior?
"I make tinkles too. Want to see?"
How did Peter react to Jennie's request to see her tinkles?
Refused her request firmly
After the incident with Jennie, who came in from the kitchen when Peter called for help?
Peter's mother
How did Peter feel as the party came to an end?
Relieved that it was over
Who had to be woken up by their mother to leave at the end of the party?
Ralph
What did Sam cry out as he was being taken home by his mother at the end of the party?
"More party. MORE."
What did Fudge do when he received a picture dictionary as a gift?
Threw it across the room
What did Sam do when the party hat was put on his head?
Screamed and demanded to take it off
What did Ralph do after finishing his second piece of cake?
Threw up
What did Jennie do when her slice of birthday cake didn't have a rose on it?
Bit Grandma on the hand
What happened when Peter started dancing with a balloon at the party?
The kids started dancing too
What did Fudge do when he saw Ralph grab his present?
Cried and shouted 'MINE'
How did Sam react when Fudge's birthday cake was placed in front of him?
Screamed 'Too dark'
What was Fudge's reaction when he was given a musical jack-in-the-box as a gift?
Screamed 'No more, take it away'
What did Peter think of Ralph's behavior at the party?
He thought Ralph shouldn't be given more cake because he was already fat
What did Fudge do after opening Sam's present?
Threw the book across the room
How did Grandma react when Jennie bit her on the hand?
She checked if her skin was broken
What was Peter's initial thought about starting games at the party?
He hoped that the party was almost over
What did the narrator nickname Fudge due to his missing front teeth?
Fang
Who did the narrator invite to Fudge's third birthday party?
Jennie, Ralph, and Sam
What did Fudge wear to his third birthday party instead of a suit?
Old bedroom slippers
What was the name that Mother wanted the children to call Fudge instead of 'Fang'?
"Farley Drexel"
Why did the narrator feel rejected and abandoned by his mother?
He believed his mother favored Fudge over him
Why did Mother return to the narrator's room the next day?
To apologize for her actions
What did Mother do after an accident involving Fudge?
She took Fudge to the dentist after his injuries, making an appointment for the next day.
What caused chaos and fear at the dinner table during Mr. Yarby's visit?
Jennie bit her friend at the table.
What was being planned for Fudge's third birthday?
A party with friends Jennie, Ralph, and Sam invited.
What did Jennie attend the party wearing?
A mix of fashionable and casual clothing; she had a biting habit.
What did Mother dislike about Fudge's nickname 'Fang'?
She wanted them to call him "Farley Drexel" instead.
Who did Mother take to the dentist after an accident involving injuries?
Fudge
What caused Fudge to injure himself at the park?
He fell while climbing the jungle gym
Who was asked to help babysit Fudge at the park?
Sheila
Where did the children bring Fudge after he escaped at the park?
To the playground
How did Fudge lose his two front teeth?
He fell and injured himself at the park
What were Jimmy and Sheila doing when they didn't notice Fudge climbing the jungle gym?
Teasing Peter and Jimmy
What did Mother assume happened to Fudge's missing teeth?
They were accidentally swallowed
Who comforted Fudge after he injured himself?
Mother
What does Peter's mother suggest to deceive Fudge about the shoes?
Get Fudge to try on the saddle shoes and then leave with loafers
What is Peter's reaction to his mother's plan?
He finds it mean and taking advantage of Mr. Berman
What does Fudge believe about the shoes he tries on?
They are just like Peter's
How does Mr. Berman react to Peter's mother's decision regarding the shoes?
'Wear or wrap' question is asked by Mr. Berman
Who did Mr. Vincent want to feature in his new commercial?
Fudge
How did the father react when Mr. Vincent insisted that Fudge should be in the commercial?
He objected and said Fudge couldn't be the boy to ride the Toddle-Bike.
Who else was present in the room when Mr. Vincent announced his decision?
Mr. Denberg and the narrator's father
What did Sheila suggest dividing the report into?
Monorail system, pollution, and transportation history
What did Sheila propose to ensure equal credit for group work?
They all write in the same handwriting
Why did Sheila leave the room after an argument with Jimmy?
Jimmy thought she was bossy
What did Peter find in his room upon returning home?
Fudge had ruined their poster with scribbles
What did Peter express to his mother?
He was frustrated with Fudge's behavior
What does Peter secretly believe about Fudge?
He doesn't truly despise him.
What did Mother do for the first time in response to Fudge's behavior?
Spanked him
Who helped Peter make a new poster and booklet cover?
Jimmy
What caused conflict among the committee members?
Sheila adding her name to the cover
What did Sheila eventually agree to do after the conflict over the cover?
Remove her name and redecorate the cover
Where did Mother put the completed poster to ensure its safety?
On top of a new refrigerator
Where did Mother travel to meet her new sister-in-law and Peter's new cousin?
Boston
What did Peter request from Mother after his poster was damaged?
A new posterboard
What did Sheila do when she added her name to the cover of Peter's booklet?
Secretly added her name
How did Sheila react when asked to remove her name from the cover?
She cried and agreed eventually
What was placed on top of the new refrigerator by Mother?
The completed poster
What did Fudge receive while getting new shoes with Mother and Peter?
A balloon
Where did Mother and Peter have lunch?
Hamburger Heaven
Who was in charge of the booklet for the committee project on 'The City'?
Sheila
Where did the transportation committee decide to work on their project?
Peter's apartment
What solution did Peter propose for New York City's traffic problems?
'Monorail system'
What did Fudge misbehave with at the restaurant?
Peas and mashed potatoes
Who were the members of the transportation committee for the project on 'The City'?
Peter, Jimmy, Sheila
What did the waitress ask if they wanted more of at the restaurant?
Anything else
What did Peter propose as a solution for New York City's traffic problems?
'Monorail system'
What did Sheila disagree with as a solution for New York City's traffic problems?
'Monorail system'
What were Peter and Jimmy assigned to do for the committee project?
Booklet design
What did Fudge wear to his third birthday party instead of a suit?
A pirate costume
What did Mr. Vincent, the president of Toddle-Bike, choose Fudge for instead of Peter?
A commercial
Who offers to keep an eye on the family when Mother leaves for the weekend?
Henry, the doorman
Where did Peter and Fudge go with their father instead of going to school?
To their father's office
What does Janet, father's secretary, bring out for Peter and Fudge to eat at the office?
Crackers
What was happening at the office where Peter and Fudge accompanied their father?
A tryout for a new Toddle-Bike commercial
What does Father allow the children to do when Mother is away?
Stay up late and not care about keeping things neat or examining cleanliness
What does Janet look like according to the text?
She has a friendly smile
What did the man in the suit announce to the audience?
The theater needs to be searched for a missing child
Why did some people laugh when the man mentioned Fudge's name?
They thought Fudge's name sounded funny
What did Peter think about Fudge possibly being kidnapped?
He thought it was a crazy idea
How did Peter react when Fudge suddenly appeared?
He yelled in surprise
What did the mother do when they arrived at the hospital?
She wrapped Fudge in blankets and carried him to the elevator
What was the doctor's advice regarding Fudge's future eating habits?
Fudge would not be swallowing anything unintentionally in the future
How did the people in the elevator react when they learned about Dribble?
Everybody laughed except for the mother
Where was the narrator left when they arrived at the hospital?
On a bench in the emergency room
What did the narrator do while waiting in the hospital?
Watched the clock and read signs on the walls
How did Dr. Cone confirm that Fudge had swallowed Dribble?
Examined X-rays
What did Fudge have to do as a result of swallowing Dribble?
Spend a night in the hospital
How did people react when the narrator told them about Fudge swallowing his turtle?
No one expressed sympathy for the loss of the pet.
What did Fudge believe about the bears in the movie theater?
He believed they were real and was waiting for them on the theater floor.
How does Fudge react when his father explains that movies are just pictures?
He becomes upset as he still believes the bears are real.
What does Fudge do after opening Sam's present?
He throws a tantrum and refuses to share his toys with anyone.
Why does Fudge become upset when he can't find the bears in the theater?
Because he still believes they are real and thinks they've disappeared.
What does Fudge see himself in, six weeks after the events at the theater?
A Toddle-Bike commercial
How does Fudge react when he sees himself in a Toddle-Bike commercial?
He believes it is him, confusing the audience and entertaining the family.
What did Peter name his new dog?
Turtle
What was the name of Peter's lost pet?
Dribble
Who stayed at home with Peter while his parents were at the hospital with Fudge?
Grandma
What did Fudge swallow that caused concern for an operation?
Dribble, the turtle
What did Peter order for supper in the hospital coffee shop?
A hamburger
What did Peter's father bring home for him as a surprise?
A dog
What did the narrator find upon returning home on May 10th?
His bedroom door open with a chair blocking the entrance and his pet turtle missing
What did the narrator assume about his missing pet?
Dribble might have died
Why did the mother call the emergency services?
She thought her son had swallowed the turtle whole
What led to a heated argument between the narrator and his mother?
Fudge claimed he ate Dribble
What was the mother's primary concern during the commotion?
Her son's well-being, believing he had swallowed the turtle whole
What did Fudge claim about Dribble, leading to conflict?
He ate Dribble
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:
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Mr. Yarby (Howard) brings his favorite drink, Juicy-O, to the family for a visit
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The family gathers to discuss Juicy-O, and Fudge disappears
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Fudge returns carrying the same worn-out picture dictionary that was recently given to Peter
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Fudge insists on keeping the duplicate book, despite Peter's explanation that he already has one
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Mrs. Yarby sounds insulted and suggests returning the book
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Fudge says "MINE" repeatedly and holds the book over his head
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Peter's mother, understanding the situation, suggests that it's the thought that counts
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Fudge is supposed to be in bed before dinner, but stays up and causes disruption
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Fudge brings Dribble to the dinner table, leading to Mrs. Yarby's fear and disgust
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Mr. Yarby calls Peter's father "Hatcher"
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Fudge wears Peter's rubber gorilla mask at dinner, causing chaos and fear, leading to a spilled coffee
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Fudge is sent to his room, but returns wearing the mask again
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The family is unable to sleep due to Fudge's disruptive behavior
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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 Yarbies leave the apartment in the middle of the night after an argument, possibly due to Fudge's misbehavior.
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Mother leaves the children alone at the park to run home and turn on the oven
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Sheila is asked to help babysit Fudge while she's there, despite not having any experience
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Fudge escapes and the children playfully chase after him
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They bring him to the playground to keep an eye on him more easily
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Sheila starts teasing Peter and Jimmy and they retaliate, causing distraction and not noticing Fudge climbing jungle gym
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Fudge falls and injures himself, losing two front teeth
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Jimmy and Sheila search for the missing teeth while Peter tries to clean up Fudge's wounds
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Mother returns with a crowd of kids looking for the missing teeth
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Fudge is comforted by his mother and she consoles Sheila, assuming the teeth were swallowed accidentally.
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Sheila, Jimmy, and Peter are working on a school project about transportation and its impact on the city.
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Sheila suggests dividing the report into sections: monorail system, pollution, and transportation history.
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Jimmy proposes that they all write big, but Sheila wants high marks and insists on individual authorship.
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Sheila proposes that they all write in the same handwriting to ensure group work is credited equally.
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They design a poster comparing different modes of transportation: land, sea, and air.
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Sheila mistakes the truck illustration for a train, and the group makes adjustments to clarify.
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Sheila leaves the room after an argument with Jimmy, who thinks she's bossy.
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Peter comes home to find Fudge in his room, having ruined their poster with scribbles.
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Peter is frustrated with Fudge and expresses his feelings to his mother.
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Peter's mother apologizes for the incident and consoles him.
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Peter continues to hate Fudge but secretly believes he doesn't truly despise him.
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Mother is leaving for the weekend to help her sister with a new baby in Boston
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Father and children (Peter and Fudge) are staying behind
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Father doesn't care about keeping things neat or examining children's cleanliness, allows children to stay up late
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Family rides down in the elevator to say goodbye to mother in the lobby
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Henry, the doorman, acknowledges mother's departure, and offers to keep an eye on the family
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Father hails a taxi for mother and assures the children they'll be fine
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No school for Peter that day, so he and Fudge go to father's office with him
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Father's office is in a large, busy building with many employees
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Janet, father's secretary, is pretty with long black hair and long eyelashes
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Janet entertains Peter and Fudge while father works, brings out crackers for them to eat
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Many children and their mothers are at the office for tryouts for a new Toddle-Bike commercial
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Only one child can be chosen for the commercial
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Mr. Vincent, the president of Toddle-Bike, chooses Fudge for the commercial instead of Peter.
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The narrator recalls a significant day, May 10th, when he went home from school to find his pet turtle Dribble missing.
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Upon entering his apartment, he found his bedroom door open with a chair blocking the entrance and a missing Dribble.
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The narrator assumed Dribble might have died and panicked. He questioned his mother and brother about Dribble's whereabouts.
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His brother Fudge claimed he ate Dribble, leading the narrator to demand answers.
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A heated argument ensued between the narrator and his mother, as she refused to believe Fudge had actually consumed Dribble.
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The situation escalated, with the mother eventually calling the emergency services believing her son had swallowed the turtle whole, causing a commotion.
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The mother's concern was for her son's well-being, not for the missing pet, leaving the narrator confused.
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