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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?

  • 348 (correct)
  • 500
  • 300
  • 423

    • 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?

    <p>Henry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What time did the narrator return home?

    <p>4 PM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What flavor was the medicine given to Fudge?

    <p>Peppermint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Yarbys bring as a gift for Fudge?

    <p>A noisy windup train</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator receive as a gift from the Yarbys?

    <p>A picture dictionary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was missing from the silver bowl that upset the mother?

    <p>Two flowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Fudge playing with near the dinner table?

    <p>His father's socks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the turtle that Henry won at a birthday party?

    <p>Dribble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Henry's mother dislike Dribble?

    <p>She dislikes the smell of Dribble, which Henry cannot detect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Fudge's real name?

    <p>Fudge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mr. Yarby's profession?

    <p>President of Juicy-O company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Juicy-O refer to in the text?

    <p>A beverage with a combination of fruit flavors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sound does Fudge make when he sleeps?

    <p>He makes a slurping noise when he sleeps and sucks his fingers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henry's father do for a living?

    <p>He is in the advertising business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mother suggest Henry do after handling Dribble?

    <p>Wash his hands and face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fudge decorate his suitcase with?

    <p>Green stamps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Fudge suddenly stop eating?

    <p>He refuses to eat for several days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mother do to get Fudge to eat again?

    <p>Tries various methods including tricks from grandma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the doctor suggest regarding Fudge's eating habits?

    <p>Leave him alone to eat when he's hungry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the father lose the Juicy-O account?

    <p>He didn't like Juicy-O himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unusual thing does the brother start doing during dinner time?

    <p>Acts like a dog and eats under the table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the doctor advise regarding Fudge's eating habits?

    <p>Leave him alone to eat when he's hungry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Fudge's reaction when his father lost the Juicy-O account?

    <p>He stopped eating for several days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the mother try to get Fudge to eat again?

    <p>Tried various methods including tricks from grandma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fudge insist on keeping, leading to an argument?

    <p>A worn-out picture dictionary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Mrs. Yarby sound insulted during the visit?

    <p>Fudge insists on keeping a duplicate book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes chaos and fear at the dinner table?

    <p>Fudge wearing a rubber gorilla mask</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disrupts the family's sleep at night?

    <p>Fudge waking Peter up by crawling on his arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who leaves the apartment in the middle of the night after an argument?

    <p>The Yarbies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Yarby bring as a gift for the family visit?

    <p>A fruit basket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Yarby bring for the family during his visit?

    <p>A case of his favorite drink, Juicy-O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fudge bring to the dinner table, causing Mrs. Yarby's fear and disgust?

    <p>His pet turtle, Dribble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Peter's mother suggest when Fudge insists on keeping the duplicate picture dictionary?

    <p>&quot;It's the thought that counts&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes chaos and fear at the dinner table during Mr. Yarby's visit?

    <p>Fudge wearing a rubber gorilla mask</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disrupts the family's sleep during Mr. Yarby's visit?

    <p>Fudge's disruptive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Peter wake up in the morning during Mr. Yarby's visit?

    <p>Fudge kisses him after crawling on his arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Mrs. Yarby to sound insulted during Mr. Yarby's visit?

    <p>Fudge insisting on keeping the duplicate book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fudge do at bedtime that leads to an argument during Mr. Yarby's visit?

    <p>Stays up and causes disruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the Yarbies to leave the apartment in the middle of the night during their visit?

    <p>A loud argument, possibly due to Fudge's misbehavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after Fudge is sent to his room at dinner during Mr. Yarby's visit?

    <p>He returns wearing the gorilla mask again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Yarby mistakenly call Peter's father during their visit?

    <p>He mistakenly calls Peter's father &quot;Hatcher&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge like about his new bed?

    <p>It was comfortable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Peter's mother surround Fudge's bed with chairs?

    <p>To create a barrier to prevent Fudge from falling out of bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the dentist want to check regarding Fudge's mouth?

    <p>If everything healed properly since his flying incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Fudge doing when he came tearing down the path?

    <p>Chasing pigeons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sheila ask Mrs. Hatcher if she could do?

    <p>Watch Fudge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Sheila pretending to do when Peter and Jimmy found her on their rocks?

    <p>Reading a book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Peter's mother do when she saw Fudge tearing down the path?

    <p>Stopped running and greeted Peter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge and his friends do instead of dancing with their balloons?

    <p>Jumping up and down on the furniture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mrs. Rudder think was happening in the apartment?

    <p>Her ceiling was about to crash in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jennie do during the party that led to a puddle on the rug?

    <p>Intentionally urinated on the floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Peter show to entertain Fudge and his friends at the end of the party?

    <p>His pet turtle, Dribble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jennie ask Peter about Dribble's behavior?

    <p>&quot;Does he make a tinkle?&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jennie say after asking about Dribble's behavior?

    <p>&quot;I make tinkles too. Want to see?&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Peter react to Jennie's request to see her tinkles?

    <p>Refused her request firmly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After the incident with Jennie, who came in from the kitchen when Peter called for help?

    <p>Peter's mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Peter feel as the party came to an end?

    <p>Relieved that it was over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who had to be woken up by their mother to leave at the end of the party?

    <p>Ralph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam cry out as he was being taken home by his mother at the end of the party?

    <p>&quot;More party. MORE.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge do when he received a picture dictionary as a gift?

    <p>Threw it across the room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam do when the party hat was put on his head?

    <p>Screamed and demanded to take it off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ralph do after finishing his second piece of cake?

    <p>Threw up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jennie do when her slice of birthday cake didn't have a rose on it?

    <p>Bit Grandma on the hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened when Peter started dancing with a balloon at the party?

    <p>The kids started dancing too</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge do when he saw Ralph grab his present?

    <p>Cried and shouted 'MINE'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Sam react when Fudge's birthday cake was placed in front of him?

    <p>Screamed 'Too dark'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Fudge's reaction when he was given a musical jack-in-the-box as a gift?

    <p>Screamed 'No more, take it away'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Peter think of Ralph's behavior at the party?

    <p>He thought Ralph shouldn't be given more cake because he was already fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge do after opening Sam's present?

    <p>Threw the book across the room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Grandma react when Jennie bit her on the hand?

    <p>She checked if her skin was broken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Peter's initial thought about starting games at the party?

    <p>He hoped that the party was almost over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator nickname Fudge due to his missing front teeth?

    <p>Fang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did the narrator invite to Fudge's third birthday party?

    <p>Jennie, Ralph, and Sam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge wear to his third birthday party instead of a suit?

    <p>Old bedroom slippers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name that Mother wanted the children to call Fudge instead of 'Fang'?

    <p>&quot;Farley Drexel&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator feel rejected and abandoned by his mother?

    <p>He believed his mother favored Fudge over him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mother return to the narrator's room the next day?

    <p>To apologize for her actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mother do after an accident involving Fudge?

    <p>She took Fudge to the dentist after his injuries, making an appointment for the next day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused chaos and fear at the dinner table during Mr. Yarby's visit?

    <p>Jennie bit her friend at the table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was being planned for Fudge's third birthday?

    <p>A party with friends Jennie, Ralph, and Sam invited.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jennie attend the party wearing?

    <p>A mix of fashionable and casual clothing; she had a biting habit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mother dislike about Fudge's nickname 'Fang'?

    <p>She wanted them to call him &quot;Farley Drexel&quot; instead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Mother take to the dentist after an accident involving injuries?

    <p>Fudge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused Fudge to injure himself at the park?

    <p>He fell while climbing the jungle gym</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was asked to help babysit Fudge at the park?

    <p>Sheila</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the children bring Fudge after he escaped at the park?

    <p>To the playground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Fudge lose his two front teeth?

    <p>He fell and injured himself at the park</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Jimmy and Sheila doing when they didn't notice Fudge climbing the jungle gym?

    <p>Teasing Peter and Jimmy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mother assume happened to Fudge's missing teeth?

    <p>They were accidentally swallowed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who comforted Fudge after he injured himself?

    <p>Mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Peter's mother suggest to deceive Fudge about the shoes?

    <p>Get Fudge to try on the saddle shoes and then leave with loafers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Peter's reaction to his mother's plan?

    <p>He finds it mean and taking advantage of Mr. Berman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fudge believe about the shoes he tries on?

    <p>They are just like Peter's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mr. Berman react to Peter's mother's decision regarding the shoes?

    <p>'Wear or wrap' question is asked by Mr. Berman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Mr. Vincent want to feature in his new commercial?

    <p>Fudge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the father react when Mr. Vincent insisted that Fudge should be in the commercial?

    <p>He objected and said Fudge couldn't be the boy to ride the Toddle-Bike.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who else was present in the room when Mr. Vincent announced his decision?

    <p>Mr. Denberg and the narrator's father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sheila suggest dividing the report into?

    <p>Monorail system, pollution, and transportation history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sheila propose to ensure equal credit for group work?

    <p>They all write in the same handwriting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Sheila leave the room after an argument with Jimmy?

    <p>Jimmy thought she was bossy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Peter find in his room upon returning home?

    <p>Fudge had ruined their poster with scribbles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Peter express to his mother?

    <p>He was frustrated with Fudge's behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Peter secretly believe about Fudge?

    <p>He doesn't truly despise him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mother do for the first time in response to Fudge's behavior?

    <p>Spanked him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helped Peter make a new poster and booklet cover?

    <p>Jimmy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused conflict among the committee members?

    <p>Sheila adding her name to the cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sheila eventually agree to do after the conflict over the cover?

    <p>Remove her name and redecorate the cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Mother put the completed poster to ensure its safety?

    <p>On top of a new refrigerator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Mother travel to meet her new sister-in-law and Peter's new cousin?

    <p>Boston</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Peter request from Mother after his poster was damaged?

    <p>A new posterboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sheila do when she added her name to the cover of Peter's booklet?

    <p>Secretly added her name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Sheila react when asked to remove her name from the cover?

    <p>She cried and agreed eventually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was placed on top of the new refrigerator by Mother?

    <p>The completed poster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge receive while getting new shoes with Mother and Peter?

    <p>A balloon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Mother and Peter have lunch?

    <p>Hamburger Heaven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was in charge of the booklet for the committee project on 'The City'?

    <p>Sheila</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the transportation committee decide to work on their project?

    <p>Peter's apartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What solution did Peter propose for New York City's traffic problems?

    <p>'Monorail system'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge misbehave with at the restaurant?

    <p>Peas and mashed potatoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the members of the transportation committee for the project on 'The City'?

    <p>Peter, Jimmy, Sheila</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the waitress ask if they wanted more of at the restaurant?

    <p>Anything else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Peter propose as a solution for New York City's traffic problems?

    <p>'Monorail system'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sheila disagree with as a solution for New York City's traffic problems?

    <p>'Monorail system'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Peter and Jimmy assigned to do for the committee project?

    <p>Booklet design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge wear to his third birthday party instead of a suit?

    <p>A pirate costume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Vincent, the president of Toddle-Bike, choose Fudge for instead of Peter?

    <p>A commercial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who offers to keep an eye on the family when Mother leaves for the weekend?

    <p>Henry, the doorman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Peter and Fudge go with their father instead of going to school?

    <p>To their father's office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Janet, father's secretary, bring out for Peter and Fudge to eat at the office?

    <p>Crackers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was happening at the office where Peter and Fudge accompanied their father?

    <p>A tryout for a new Toddle-Bike commercial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Father allow the children to do when Mother is away?

    <p>Stay up late and not care about keeping things neat or examining cleanliness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Janet look like according to the text?

    <p>She has a friendly smile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the man in the suit announce to the audience?

    <p>The theater needs to be searched for a missing child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did some people laugh when the man mentioned Fudge's name?

    <p>They thought Fudge's name sounded funny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Peter think about Fudge possibly being kidnapped?

    <p>He thought it was a crazy idea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Peter react when Fudge suddenly appeared?

    <p>He yelled in surprise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the mother do when they arrived at the hospital?

    <p>She wrapped Fudge in blankets and carried him to the elevator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the doctor's advice regarding Fudge's future eating habits?

    <p>Fudge would not be swallowing anything unintentionally in the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the people in the elevator react when they learned about Dribble?

    <p>Everybody laughed except for the mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the narrator left when they arrived at the hospital?

    <p>On a bench in the emergency room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator do while waiting in the hospital?

    <p>Watched the clock and read signs on the walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Dr. Cone confirm that Fudge had swallowed Dribble?

    <p>Examined X-rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge have to do as a result of swallowing Dribble?

    <p>Spend a night in the hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did people react when the narrator told them about Fudge swallowing his turtle?

    <p>No one expressed sympathy for the loss of the pet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge believe about the bears in the movie theater?

    <p>He believed they were real and was waiting for them on the theater floor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Fudge react when his father explains that movies are just pictures?

    <p>He becomes upset as he still believes the bears are real.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fudge do after opening Sam's present?

    <p>He throws a tantrum and refuses to share his toys with anyone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Fudge become upset when he can't find the bears in the theater?

    <p>Because he still believes they are real and thinks they've disappeared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fudge see himself in, six weeks after the events at the theater?

    <p>A Toddle-Bike commercial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Fudge react when he sees himself in a Toddle-Bike commercial?

    <p>He believes it is him, confusing the audience and entertaining the family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Peter name his new dog?

    <p>Turtle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of Peter's lost pet?

    <p>Dribble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who stayed at home with Peter while his parents were at the hospital with Fudge?

    <p>Grandma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge swallow that caused concern for an operation?

    <p>Dribble, the turtle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Peter order for supper in the hospital coffee shop?

    <p>A hamburger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Peter's father bring home for him as a surprise?

    <p>A dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator find upon returning home on May 10th?

    <p>His bedroom door open with a chair blocking the entrance and his pet turtle missing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator assume about his missing pet?

    <p>Dribble might have died</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the mother call the emergency services?

    <p>She thought her son had swallowed the turtle whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to a heated argument between the narrator and his mother?

    <p>Fudge claimed he ate Dribble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the mother's primary concern during the commotion?

    <p>Her son's well-being, believing he had swallowed the turtle whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge claim about Dribble, leading to conflict?

    <p>He ate Dribble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

    • Mother leaves the children alone at the park to run home and turn on the oven

    • Sheila is asked to help babysit Fudge while she's there, despite not having any experience

    • Fudge escapes and the children playfully chase after him

    • They bring him to the playground to keep an eye on him more easily

    • Sheila starts teasing Peter and Jimmy and they retaliate, causing distraction and not noticing Fudge climbing jungle gym

    • Fudge falls and injures himself, losing two front teeth

    • Jimmy and Sheila search for the missing teeth while Peter tries to clean up Fudge's wounds

    • Mother returns with a crowd of kids looking for the missing teeth

    • Fudge is comforted by his mother and she consoles Sheila, assuming the teeth were swallowed accidentally.

    • Sheila, Jimmy, and Peter are working on a school project about transportation and its impact on the city.

    • Sheila suggests dividing the report into sections: monorail system, pollution, and transportation history.

    • Jimmy proposes that they all write big, but Sheila wants high marks and insists on individual authorship.

    • Sheila proposes that they all write in the same handwriting to ensure group work is credited equally.

    • They design a poster comparing different modes of transportation: land, sea, and air.

    • Sheila mistakes the truck illustration for a train, and the group makes adjustments to clarify.

    • Sheila leaves the room after an argument with Jimmy, who thinks she's bossy.

    • Peter comes home to find Fudge in his room, having ruined their poster with scribbles.

    • Peter is frustrated with Fudge and expresses his feelings to his mother.

    • Peter's mother apologizes for the incident and consoles him.

    • Peter continues to hate Fudge but secretly believes he doesn't truly despise him.

    • Mother is leaving for the weekend to help her sister with a new baby in Boston

    • Father and children (Peter and Fudge) are staying behind

    • Father doesn't care about keeping things neat or examining children's cleanliness, allows children to stay up late

    • Family rides down in the elevator to say goodbye to mother in the lobby

    • Henry, the doorman, acknowledges mother's departure, and offers to keep an eye on the family

    • Father hails a taxi for mother and assures the children they'll be fine

    • No school for Peter that day, so he and Fudge go to father's office with him

    • Father's office is in a large, busy building with many employees

    • Janet, father's secretary, is pretty with long black hair and long eyelashes

    • Janet entertains Peter and Fudge while father works, brings out crackers for them to eat

    • Many children and their mothers are at the office for tryouts for a new Toddle-Bike commercial

    • Only one child can be chosen for the commercial

    • Mr. Vincent, the president of Toddle-Bike, chooses Fudge for the commercial instead of Peter.

    • The narrator recalls a significant day, May 10th, when he went home from school to find his pet turtle Dribble missing.

    • Upon entering his apartment, he found his bedroom door open with a chair blocking the entrance and a missing Dribble.

    • The narrator assumed Dribble might have died and panicked. He questioned his mother and brother about Dribble's whereabouts.

    • His brother Fudge claimed he ate Dribble, leading the narrator to demand answers.

    • A heated argument ensued between the narrator and his mother, as she refused to believe Fudge had actually consumed Dribble.

    • The situation escalated, with the mother eventually calling the emergency services believing her son had swallowed the turtle whole, causing a commotion.

    • The mother's concern was for her son's well-being, not for the missing pet, leaving the narrator confused.

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