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What did Peter win at Jimmy Fargo’s birthday party?
What did Peter win at Jimmy Fargo’s birthday party?
- A goldfish in a plastic bag
- A glass bowl
- A cushioned bench
- A tiny green turtle (correct)
How many jelly beans did Peter guess were in Mrs. Fargo’s jar?
How many jelly beans did Peter guess were in Mrs. Fargo’s jar?
- 348 (correct)
- 500
- 300
- 423
Where does Peter live?
Where does Peter live?
- 12th floor
- 25 West 68th Street (correct)
- Henry Bevelheimer's apartment building
- New York City
What does the elevator operator let people call him?
What does the elevator operator let people call him?
What time did the narrator return home?
What time did the narrator return home?
What flavor was the medicine given to Fudge?
What flavor was the medicine given to Fudge?
What did the Yarbys bring as a gift for Fudge?
What did the Yarbys bring as a gift for Fudge?
What did the narrator receive as a gift from the Yarbys?
What did the narrator receive as a gift from the Yarbys?
What was missing from the silver bowl that upset the mother?
What was missing from the silver bowl that upset the mother?
What was Fudge playing with near the dinner table?
What was Fudge playing with near the dinner table?
What is the name of the turtle that Henry won at a birthday party?
What is the name of the turtle that Henry won at a birthday party?
Why does Henry's mother dislike Dribble?
Why does Henry's mother dislike Dribble?
What is Fudge's real name?
What is Fudge's real name?
What is Mr. Yarby's profession?
What is Mr. Yarby's profession?
What does Juicy-O refer to in the text?
What does Juicy-O refer to in the text?
What sound does Fudge make when he sleeps?
What sound does Fudge make when he sleeps?
What does Henry's father do for a living?
What does Henry's father do for a living?
What does Mother suggest Henry do after handling Dribble?
What does Mother suggest Henry do after handling Dribble?
What does Fudge decorate his suitcase with?
What does Fudge decorate his suitcase with?
Why does Fudge suddenly stop eating?
Why does Fudge suddenly stop eating?
What does the mother do to get Fudge to eat again?
What does the mother do to get Fudge to eat again?
What does the doctor suggest regarding Fudge's eating habits?
What does the doctor suggest regarding Fudge's eating habits?
Why does the father lose the Juicy-O account?
Why does the father lose the Juicy-O account?
What unusual thing does the brother start doing during dinner time?
What unusual thing does the brother start doing during dinner time?
What did the doctor advise regarding Fudge's eating habits?
What did the doctor advise regarding Fudge's eating habits?
What was Fudge's reaction when his father lost the Juicy-O account?
What was Fudge's reaction when his father lost the Juicy-O account?
How did the mother try to get Fudge to eat again?
How did the mother try to get Fudge to eat again?
What does Fudge insist on keeping, leading to an argument?
What does Fudge insist on keeping, leading to an argument?
Why does Mrs. Yarby sound insulted during the visit?
Why does Mrs. Yarby sound insulted during the visit?
What causes chaos and fear at the dinner table?
What causes chaos and fear at the dinner table?
What disrupts the family's sleep at night?
What disrupts the family's sleep at night?
Who leaves the apartment in the middle of the night after an argument?
Who leaves the apartment in the middle of the night after an argument?
What does Mr. Yarby bring as a gift for the family visit?
What does Mr. Yarby bring as a gift for the family visit?
What does Mr. Yarby bring for the family during his visit?
What does Mr. Yarby bring for the family during his visit?
What does Fudge bring to the dinner table, causing Mrs. Yarby's fear and disgust?
What does Fudge bring to the dinner table, causing Mrs. Yarby's fear and disgust?
What does Peter's mother suggest when Fudge insists on keeping the duplicate picture dictionary?
What does Peter's mother suggest when Fudge insists on keeping the duplicate picture dictionary?
What causes chaos and fear at the dinner table during Mr. Yarby's visit?
What causes chaos and fear at the dinner table during Mr. Yarby's visit?
What disrupts the family's sleep during Mr. Yarby's visit?
What disrupts the family's sleep during Mr. Yarby's visit?
How does Peter wake up in the morning during Mr. Yarby's visit?
How does Peter wake up in the morning during Mr. Yarby's visit?
What causes Mrs. Yarby to sound insulted during Mr. Yarby's visit?
What causes Mrs. Yarby to sound insulted during Mr. Yarby's visit?
What does Fudge do at bedtime that leads to an argument during Mr. Yarby's visit?
What does Fudge do at bedtime that leads to an argument during Mr. Yarby's visit?
What causes the Yarbies to leave the apartment in the middle of the night during their visit?
What causes the Yarbies to leave the apartment in the middle of the night during their visit?
What happens after Fudge is sent to his room at dinner during Mr. Yarby's visit?
What happens after Fudge is sent to his room at dinner during Mr. Yarby's visit?
What does Mr. Yarby mistakenly call Peter's father during their visit?
What does Mr. Yarby mistakenly call Peter's father during their visit?
What did Fudge like about his new bed?
What did Fudge like about his new bed?
Why did Peter's mother surround Fudge's bed with chairs?
Why did Peter's mother surround Fudge's bed with chairs?
What did the dentist want to check regarding Fudge's mouth?
What did the dentist want to check regarding Fudge's mouth?
What was Fudge doing when he came tearing down the path?
What was Fudge doing when he came tearing down the path?
What did Sheila ask Mrs. Hatcher if she could do?
What did Sheila ask Mrs. Hatcher if she could do?
What was Sheila pretending to do when Peter and Jimmy found her on their rocks?
What was Sheila pretending to do when Peter and Jimmy found her on their rocks?
What did Peter's mother do when she saw Fudge tearing down the path?
What did Peter's mother do when she saw Fudge tearing down the path?
What did Fudge and his friends do instead of dancing with their balloons?
What did Fudge and his friends do instead of dancing with their balloons?
What did Mrs. Rudder think was happening in the apartment?
What did Mrs. Rudder think was happening in the apartment?
What did Jennie do during the party that led to a puddle on the rug?
What did Jennie do during the party that led to a puddle on the rug?
What did Peter show to entertain Fudge and his friends at the end of the party?
What did Peter show to entertain Fudge and his friends at the end of the party?
What did Jennie ask Peter about Dribble's behavior?
What did Jennie ask Peter about Dribble's behavior?
What did Jennie say after asking about Dribble's behavior?
What did Jennie say after asking about Dribble's behavior?
How did Peter react to Jennie's request to see her tinkles?
How did Peter react to Jennie's request to see her tinkles?
After the incident with Jennie, who came in from the kitchen when Peter called for help?
After the incident with Jennie, who came in from the kitchen when Peter called for help?
How did Peter feel as the party came to an end?
How did Peter feel as the party came to an end?
Who had to be woken up by their mother to leave at the end of the party?
Who had to be woken up by their mother to leave at the end of the party?
What did Sam cry out as he was being taken home by his mother at the end of the party?
What did Sam cry out as he was being taken home by his mother at the end of the party?
What did Fudge do when he received a picture dictionary as a gift?
What did Fudge do when he received a picture dictionary as a gift?
What did Sam do when the party hat was put on his head?
What did Sam do when the party hat was put on his head?
What did Ralph do after finishing his second piece of cake?
What did Ralph do after finishing his second piece of cake?
What did Jennie do when her slice of birthday cake didn't have a rose on it?
What did Jennie do when her slice of birthday cake didn't have a rose on it?
What happened when Peter started dancing with a balloon at the party?
What happened when Peter started dancing with a balloon at the party?
What did Fudge do when he saw Ralph grab his present?
What did Fudge do when he saw Ralph grab his present?
How did Sam react when Fudge's birthday cake was placed in front of him?
How did Sam react when Fudge's birthday cake was placed in front of him?
What was Fudge's reaction when he was given a musical jack-in-the-box as a gift?
What was Fudge's reaction when he was given a musical jack-in-the-box as a gift?
What did Peter think of Ralph's behavior at the party?
What did Peter think of Ralph's behavior at the party?
What did Fudge do after opening Sam's present?
What did Fudge do after opening Sam's present?
How did Grandma react when Jennie bit her on the hand?
How did Grandma react when Jennie bit her on the hand?
What was Peter's initial thought about starting games at the party?
What was Peter's initial thought about starting games at the party?
What did the narrator nickname Fudge due to his missing front teeth?
What did the narrator nickname Fudge due to his missing front teeth?
Who did the narrator invite to Fudge's third birthday party?
Who did the narrator invite to Fudge's third birthday party?
What did Fudge wear to his third birthday party instead of a suit?
What did Fudge wear to his third birthday party instead of a suit?
What was the name that Mother wanted the children to call Fudge instead of 'Fang'?
What was the name that Mother wanted the children to call Fudge instead of 'Fang'?
Why did the narrator feel rejected and abandoned by his mother?
Why did the narrator feel rejected and abandoned by his mother?
Why did Mother return to the narrator's room the next day?
Why did Mother return to the narrator's room the next day?
What did Mother do after an accident involving Fudge?
What did Mother do after an accident involving Fudge?
What caused chaos and fear at the dinner table during Mr. Yarby's visit?
What caused chaos and fear at the dinner table during Mr. Yarby's visit?
What was being planned for Fudge's third birthday?
What was being planned for Fudge's third birthday?
What did Jennie attend the party wearing?
What did Jennie attend the party wearing?
What did Mother dislike about Fudge's nickname 'Fang'?
What did Mother dislike about Fudge's nickname 'Fang'?
Who did Mother take to the dentist after an accident involving injuries?
Who did Mother take to the dentist after an accident involving injuries?
What caused Fudge to injure himself at the park?
What caused Fudge to injure himself at the park?
Who was asked to help babysit Fudge at the park?
Who was asked to help babysit Fudge at the park?
Where did the children bring Fudge after he escaped at the park?
Where did the children bring Fudge after he escaped at the park?
How did Fudge lose his two front teeth?
How did Fudge lose his two front teeth?
What were Jimmy and Sheila doing when they didn't notice Fudge climbing the jungle gym?
What were Jimmy and Sheila doing when they didn't notice Fudge climbing the jungle gym?
What did Mother assume happened to Fudge's missing teeth?
What did Mother assume happened to Fudge's missing teeth?
Who comforted Fudge after he injured himself?
Who comforted Fudge after he injured himself?
What does Peter's mother suggest to deceive Fudge about the shoes?
What does Peter's mother suggest to deceive Fudge about the shoes?
What is Peter's reaction to his mother's plan?
What is Peter's reaction to his mother's plan?
What does Fudge believe about the shoes he tries on?
What does Fudge believe about the shoes he tries on?
How does Mr. Berman react to Peter's mother's decision regarding the shoes?
How does Mr. Berman react to Peter's mother's decision regarding the shoes?
Who did Mr. Vincent want to feature in his new commercial?
Who did Mr. Vincent want to feature in his new commercial?
How did the father react when Mr. Vincent insisted that Fudge should be in the commercial?
How did the father react when Mr. Vincent insisted that Fudge should be in the commercial?
Who else was present in the room when Mr. Vincent announced his decision?
Who else was present in the room when Mr. Vincent announced his decision?
What did Sheila suggest dividing the report into?
What did Sheila suggest dividing the report into?
What did Sheila propose to ensure equal credit for group work?
What did Sheila propose to ensure equal credit for group work?
Why did Sheila leave the room after an argument with Jimmy?
Why did Sheila leave the room after an argument with Jimmy?
What did Peter find in his room upon returning home?
What did Peter find in his room upon returning home?
What did Peter express to his mother?
What did Peter express to his mother?
What does Peter secretly believe about Fudge?
What does Peter secretly believe about Fudge?
What did Mother do for the first time in response to Fudge's behavior?
What did Mother do for the first time in response to Fudge's behavior?
Who helped Peter make a new poster and booklet cover?
Who helped Peter make a new poster and booklet cover?
What caused conflict among the committee members?
What caused conflict among the committee members?
What did Sheila eventually agree to do after the conflict over the cover?
What did Sheila eventually agree to do after the conflict over the cover?
Where did Mother put the completed poster to ensure its safety?
Where did Mother put the completed poster to ensure its safety?
Where did Mother travel to meet her new sister-in-law and Peter's new cousin?
Where did Mother travel to meet her new sister-in-law and Peter's new cousin?
What did Peter request from Mother after his poster was damaged?
What did Peter request from Mother after his poster was damaged?
What did Sheila do when she added her name to the cover of Peter's booklet?
What did Sheila do when she added her name to the cover of Peter's booklet?
How did Sheila react when asked to remove her name from the cover?
How did Sheila react when asked to remove her name from the cover?
What was placed on top of the new refrigerator by Mother?
What was placed on top of the new refrigerator by Mother?
What did Fudge receive while getting new shoes with Mother and Peter?
What did Fudge receive while getting new shoes with Mother and Peter?
Where did Mother and Peter have lunch?
Where did Mother and Peter have lunch?
Who was in charge of the booklet for the committee project on 'The City'?
Who was in charge of the booklet for the committee project on 'The City'?
Where did the transportation committee decide to work on their project?
Where did the transportation committee decide to work on their project?
What solution did Peter propose for New York City's traffic problems?
What solution did Peter propose for New York City's traffic problems?
What did Fudge misbehave with at the restaurant?
What did Fudge misbehave with at the restaurant?
Who were the members of the transportation committee for the project on 'The City'?
Who were the members of the transportation committee for the project on 'The City'?
What did the waitress ask if they wanted more of at the restaurant?
What did the waitress ask if they wanted more of at the restaurant?
What did Peter propose as a solution for New York City's traffic problems?
What did Peter propose as a solution for New York City's traffic problems?
What did Sheila disagree with as a solution for New York City's traffic problems?
What did Sheila disagree with as a solution for New York City's traffic problems?
What were Peter and Jimmy assigned to do for the committee project?
What were Peter and Jimmy assigned to do for the committee project?
What did Fudge wear to his third birthday party instead of a suit?
What did Fudge wear to his third birthday party instead of a suit?
What did Mr. Vincent, the president of Toddle-Bike, choose Fudge for instead of Peter?
What did Mr. Vincent, the president of Toddle-Bike, choose Fudge for instead of Peter?
Who offers to keep an eye on the family when Mother leaves for the weekend?
Who offers to keep an eye on the family when Mother leaves for the weekend?
Where did Peter and Fudge go with their father instead of going to school?
Where did Peter and Fudge go with their father instead of going to school?
What does Janet, father's secretary, bring out for Peter and Fudge to eat at the office?
What does Janet, father's secretary, bring out for Peter and Fudge to eat at the office?
What was happening at the office where Peter and Fudge accompanied their father?
What was happening at the office where Peter and Fudge accompanied their father?
What does Father allow the children to do when Mother is away?
What does Father allow the children to do when Mother is away?
What does Janet look like according to the text?
What does Janet look like according to the text?
What did the man in the suit announce to the audience?
What did the man in the suit announce to the audience?
Why did some people laugh when the man mentioned Fudge's name?
Why did some people laugh when the man mentioned Fudge's name?
What did Peter think about Fudge possibly being kidnapped?
What did Peter think about Fudge possibly being kidnapped?
How did Peter react when Fudge suddenly appeared?
How did Peter react when Fudge suddenly appeared?
What did the mother do when they arrived at the hospital?
What did the mother do when they arrived at the hospital?
What was the doctor's advice regarding Fudge's future eating habits?
What was the doctor's advice regarding Fudge's future eating habits?
How did the people in the elevator react when they learned about Dribble?
How did the people in the elevator react when they learned about Dribble?
Where was the narrator left when they arrived at the hospital?
Where was the narrator left when they arrived at the hospital?
What did the narrator do while waiting in the hospital?
What did the narrator do while waiting in the hospital?
How did Dr. Cone confirm that Fudge had swallowed Dribble?
How did Dr. Cone confirm that Fudge had swallowed Dribble?
What did Fudge have to do as a result of swallowing Dribble?
What did Fudge have to do as a result of swallowing Dribble?
How did people react when the narrator told them about Fudge swallowing his turtle?
How did people react when the narrator told them about Fudge swallowing his turtle?
What did Fudge believe about the bears in the movie theater?
What did Fudge believe about the bears in the movie theater?
How does Fudge react when his father explains that movies are just pictures?
How does Fudge react when his father explains that movies are just pictures?
What does Fudge do after opening Sam's present?
What does Fudge do after opening Sam's present?
Why does Fudge become upset when he can't find the bears in the theater?
Why does Fudge become upset when he can't find the bears in the theater?
What does Fudge see himself in, six weeks after the events at the theater?
What does Fudge see himself in, six weeks after the events at the theater?
How does Fudge react when he sees himself in a Toddle-Bike commercial?
How does Fudge react when he sees himself in a Toddle-Bike commercial?
What did Peter name his new dog?
What did Peter name his new dog?
What was the name of Peter's lost pet?
What was the name of Peter's lost pet?
Who stayed at home with Peter while his parents were at the hospital with Fudge?
Who stayed at home with Peter while his parents were at the hospital with Fudge?
What did Fudge swallow that caused concern for an operation?
What did Fudge swallow that caused concern for an operation?
What did Peter order for supper in the hospital coffee shop?
What did Peter order for supper in the hospital coffee shop?
What did Peter's father bring home for him as a surprise?
What did Peter's father bring home for him as a surprise?
What did the narrator find upon returning home on May 10th?
What did the narrator find upon returning home on May 10th?
What did the narrator assume about his missing pet?
What did the narrator assume about his missing pet?
Why did the mother call the emergency services?
Why did the mother call the emergency services?
What led to a heated argument between the narrator and his mother?
What led to a heated argument between the narrator and his mother?
What was the mother's primary concern during the commotion?
What was the mother's primary concern during the commotion?
What did Fudge claim about Dribble, leading to conflict?
What did Fudge claim about Dribble, leading to conflict?
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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