Missing Flowers at Dinner
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What was the actual number of jelly beans in Mrs. Fargo’s jar?

  • Three hundred and forty-eight
  • Two hundred and ninety
  • Four hundred and twenty-three (correct)
  • Five hundred and twelve

    • Where did the protagonist live?

  • 25 West 68th Street (correct)
  • 12 East 45th Street
  • 7 North 22nd Avenue
  • 39 South 91st Street

    • What did the other guys take home from Jimmy Fargo’s birthday party?

  • Rocks in glass bowls
  • Tiny green turtles in glass bowls
  • Jelly beans in jars
  • Goldfish in little plastic bags (correct)

    • Who is the elevator operator in the protagonist's building?

    <p>Henry Bevelheimer</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 Fudge play with before the family dinner?

    <p>Father's socks</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 did the mother notice missing from the silver bowl?

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

    What was the narrator's reaction after trying a rose petal?

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

    What does Fudge decorate his suitcase with?

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

    How long does it take the mother to clean the suitcase?

    <p>Half an hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Fudge suddenly stop eating?

    <p>He is imitating someone else</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Stands on her head while feeding him'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the brother start doing during dinner time?

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

    'What is the doctor's suggestion for getting Fudge to eat?'

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

    Why is Fudge excited about decorating his suitcase with green stamps?

    <p>Because he wants to make it unique.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the family react when the father loses the Juicy-O account?

    <p>They are disappointed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mother do after trying various methods to get Fudge to eat?

    <p>Gets an idea for her older child to stand on his head while feeding Fudge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'What does the father share about Juicy-O?'

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

    'What does my brother start doing?'

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

    What does the narrator win at a birthday party?

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

    What does the mother dislike about Dribble?

    <p>Its smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the father do for a living?

    <p>Advertising business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the family's two-and-a-half-year-old brother?

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

    Why does the narrator complain about sleeping in the same room as his brother?

    <p>His brother talks in his sleep and makes slurping noises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the father write a commercial for?

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

    Where does the mother move Fudge's crib in preparation for guests?

    <p>Into the narrator's room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mother ask the narrator to do for Dribble?

    <p>Change water, clean bowl, and feed Dribble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mother dislike about Fudge?

    <p>Messy and destructive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the mother displeased with Dribble?

    <p>Due to its smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator set up for Dribble?

    <p>A space on his dresser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Fudge's reaction when Mrs. Yarby shrieks at the sight of Dribble?

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

    How does Peter feel when his parents are discussing Juicy-O with Mr. Yarby?

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

    What does Fudge do during dinner time?

    <p>Brings Dribble's bowl to the table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mr. Yarby refer to Peter's father?

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

    What does Fudge bring to the table during dessert time?

    <p>A rubber gorilla mask</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Peter react when he wakes up to find Fudge and Dribble near him?

    <p>He gets angry and smacks Fudge on his backside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mr. Yarby's reaction after the incident with the rubber gorilla mask?

    <p>He mentions old-fashioned manners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mrs. Yarby's reaction when Fudge shows her Dribble?

    <p>She shrieks and asks to remove Dribble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Peter feel about the Yarbys leaving for a hotel?

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

    What does Fudge do when Mrs. Yarby expresses her discomfort with Dribble?

    <p>Shows disappointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the parents do to prevent Fudge from falling out of his new bed?

    <p>Pushed the bed against the wall and surrounded the other side with chairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the father think they could have saved their money regarding Fudge's new bed?

    <p>Fudge was happy sleeping in an old chair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the dentist want to check during Fudge's visit?

    <p>Fudge’s mouth to ensure it healed properly after his flying incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Sheila doing when the narrator and Jimmy found her on their rocks?

    <p>Pretending to read a book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fudge do when he comes tearing down the path?

    <p>Chases after some pigeons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sheila offer to do for Mrs. Hatcher?

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

    What does Jimmy think will happen if Mrs. Hatcher lets Sheila watch Fudge?

    <p>They will be rid of Sheila</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nickname did the narrator give to Fudge?

    <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?

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

    What was the mother's reaction to the nickname 'Fang' for Fudge?

    <p>She disliked it and wanted the children to call Fudge 'Farley Drexel' instead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the mother take Fudge to the dentist after his injuries?

    <p>'Fang' lost his front teeth during the accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator feel about his mother's actions regarding Fudge's accident?

    <p>Rejected and abandoned, believing his mother favors Fudge over him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jennie wear to Fudge's birthday party?

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

    Why did Mother return to apologize to the narrator after taking Fudge to the dentist?

    <p>She admitted she was upset over Fudge's accident.</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

    How did Mother feel about the nickname 'Fang' for Fudge?

    <p>She disliked it and wanted the children to call Fudge 'Farley Drexel' instead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mother do after taking Fudge to the dentist?

    <p>She returned to apologize to the narrator for her actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distraction causes Peter and Jimmy to not notice Fudge climbing the jungle gym?

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

    What does the mother assume happened to Fudge's missing teeth?

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

    Who helps search for Fudge's missing teeth?

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

    Where do the children bring Fudge to keep an eye on him more easily?

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

    What does the mother leave the children alone at the park to do?

    <p>Run home and turn on the oven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is asked to help babysit Fudge at the park despite not having any experience?

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

    What did Fudge do when the children were dancing with balloons?

    <p>He came up with the idea of jumping on the furniture instead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the children's jumping and running affect their downstairs neighbor, Mrs. Rudder?

    <p>It caused disturbance to Mrs. Rudder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the mother do when she discovered the children jumping on Fudge's new bed?

    <p>She was upset and made them stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the children react to the mother's attempt to entertain them with stories?

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

    What happened when the narrator tried to show the children their pet turtle Dribble?

    <p>The children made noise and Jennie accidentally wet the floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Jennie go after accidentally wetting the floor?

    <p>She was scolded and taken to the bathroom by my mother to clean up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Sam react when it was time for him to go home?

    <p>He did not want to go home and cried</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did my mother do after trying various methods to get Fudge to eat?

    <p>Accepted two aspirins from Grandma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How old did my mother acknowledge three was for a party?

    <p>Young for a party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did each child's mother do at the end of the party?

    <p>Came to pick them up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who caused a scene by grabbing a rose from the cake and eating it?

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

    Who bit Grandma's hand when she tried to help open a Dixie Cup?

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

    Who finished their food quickly and demanded more, leading to a mess?

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

    What did Fudge do with the present he received from Sam?

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

    Who arrived last to Fudge's birthday party in tears and clutching a large present?

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

    Who put party hats on the children at the kitchen table?

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

    Who is afraid of birthday parties and easily scared?

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

    What did Fudge receive as presents causing disputes among the children?

    <p>Musical jack-in-the-box and a windup car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Grandma do during the cake cutting ceremony that Sam objected to?

    <p>Cut roses from the cake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge do after receiving presents causing disputes among the children?

    <p>Threw a big picture dictionary across the room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who encouraged the children to start the party games despite the chaotic scene?

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

    Who was involved in disputes due to their presents at Fudge's birthday party?

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

    What did Peter's mother suggest to deceive Fudge into thinking he was getting saddle shoes?

    <p>She proposed trying on the saddle shoes, then leaving with loafers instead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Peter's reaction to his mother's plan regarding the shoes?

    <p>He objected, saying it was mean and taking advantage of Mr. Berman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge think about the new shoes he tried on?

    <p>He believed they were like Peter's nice saddle shoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Berman ask Peter's mother regarding the shoes?

    <p>'Wear or wrap'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>A monorail system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Mother, Peter, and Fudge go for lunch?

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

    Who was in charge of creating the booklet for the project?

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

    What did Fudge do at the restaurant?

    <p>Threw peas and mashed potatoes</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

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

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

    Who insists that Fudge cannot be the boy to ride the Toddle-Bike in the commercial?

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

    What is the reason given by Mr. Vincent for wanting Fudge to be in the commercial?

    <p>Fudge is perfect as he is</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sheila do to cause conflict among the committee members?

    <p>She added her name to the booklet cover without permission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mother do in response to Fudge damaging Peter's poster?

    <p>She spanked Fudge for the first time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Who helped Peter make a new poster and booklet cover?

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

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

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

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

    <p>New York City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sheila suggest dividing the report into?

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

    What does Sheila mistake the truck illustration for?

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

    What does Peter express to his mother after finding Fudge in his room?

    <p>His frustration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Peter continue to hate Fudge secretly?

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

    What does Jimmy want for the report's authorship?

    <p>&quot;They all write big&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 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 does Sheila leave the room?

    <p>After an argument with Jimmy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Peter feel about Fudge after finding him in his room?

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

    What mode of transportation is included in the poster design?

    <p>Land, sea, and air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposes individual authorship for high marks?

    <p>Sheila wants high marks and insists on individual authorship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Peter do after finding Fudge in his room?

    <p>Expresses his feelings to his mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the father allow the children to do while staying behind?

    <p>Stay up late</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Fudge go for a commercial tryout?

    <p>Father's office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is chosen for the commercial instead of Peter?

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

    Who offers to keep an eye on the family after the mother leaves?

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

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

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

    Where does the family ride down to say goodbye to mother?

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

    What does Mr. Vincent choose a child for?

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

    Where is the father's office located?

    <p>In a large, busy building with many employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who acknowledges mother's departure and offers to keep an eye on the family?

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

    What does Fudge decorate his suitcase with?

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

    What does Janet look like?

    <p>Pretty with long black hair and long eyelashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Father hail for Mother before she leaves?

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

    What was the reaction of the audience when the picture stopped in the middle of a scene?

    <p>They let out a groan and some kids called 'Boo, boo.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial concern of the protagonist when Fudge went missing at the theater?

    <p>Fudge might have been kidnapped.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Fudge respond when called by the protagonist at the theater?

    <p>&quot;Hi, Pee-tah,&quot; he said.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the father's suggestion to find Fudge at the theater?

    <p>&quot;Why don’t you walk up and down this aisle and call him, Peter,&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the mother do in the elevator on the way to the hospital?

    <p>Wrapped Fudge in blankets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was upset about the loss of the pet turtle in the elevator?

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

    Where was the narrator left while Fudge was taken away by nurses at the hospital?

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

    What did Dr. Cone confirm after examining the X-rays at the hospital?

    <p>Fudge had swallowed Dribble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the doctor advise about Fudge's future eating habits at the hospital?

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

    What was the narrator's reaction to the loss of his turtle at home?

    <p>Devastated and did not want a replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the father stay while Fudge was at the hospital?

    <p>At the hospital with Fudge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the narrator spend a whole day in the hospital waiting room?

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

    What did the narrator find upon entering his apartment on May 10th?

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

    What did Fudge claim to have done to Dribble?

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

    Why did the mother call the emergency services?

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

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

    <p>Her son's well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did the narrator question about Dribble's whereabouts?

    <p>Only his brother Fudge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did the narrator assume might have died?

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

    What did Fudge claim to have done to cause the commotion?

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

    What made the situation escalate to involve emergency services?

    <p>Fudge's claim of eating Dribble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge's claim lead to?

    <p>A heated argument between the narrator and his mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Her son's well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the protagonist's reaction to Fudge's excitement about the presents and attention he received at the hospital?

    <p>He found it disgusting and couldn't even look at Fudge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was inside the surprise box brought by the father for the protagonist?

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

    Why did the protagonist pretend to be surprised when he received the dog from the surprise box?

    <p>He wanted to show gratitude to his parents for remembering him and Dribble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the father emphasize about the dog they got for the protagonist?

    <p>It was going to grow quite big, too big for Fudge to swallow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist name his new dog?

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

    Why did the protagonist feel miserable and lonely at home?

    <p>His mother and father stayed at the hospital with Fudge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Grandma shout when she received good news on the phone?

    <p>&quot;Whoopee. It’s out. Good news at last.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Grandma confirm about Fudge after receiving good news over the phone?

    <p>She confirmed that Fudge was all better.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the protagonist react when he found out that Dribble was out of Fudge?

    <p>He didn't like Fudge as much as he thought he did before.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fudge do when he comes tearing down the path?

    <p>He rides his bike recklessly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge receive as presents causing disputes among the children?

    <p>A pet turtle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Banning cars from the city</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is chosen for the commercial instead of Peter?

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

    What did Fudge do at the restaurant?

    <p>He climbed onto the table and danced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it take the mother to clean the suitcase?

    <p>2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What flavor was the medicine given to Fudge?

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

    What did each child's mother do at the end of the party?

    <p>Hugged their child tightly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fudge bring to the table during dessert time?

    <p>His pet turtle in a bowl of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jimmy think will happen if Mrs. Hatcher lets Sheila watch Fudge?

    <p>Sheila will want a little brother like Fudge for herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Peter do after finding Fudge in his room?

    <p>Called his mother immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They are real and had been waiting for them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Fudge react when he can't find the bears in the movie theater?

    <p>He becomes upset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the father explain to Fudge about movies?

    <p>Movies are just pictures and there's nothing to touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family plan to do as a celebration for finding Fudge?

    <p>Cook a special dinner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the father attempt to make for dinner that turns out to be inedible?

    <p>A mushroom omelet</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 and becomes confused, entertaining the family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helps in finding Fudge at the movie theater?

    <p>The theater staff and the narrator's father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long after the events at the movie theater does Fudge see himself in a commercial?

    <p>Six weeks later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the family keep a secret from their mother?

    <p>The weekend's events at the movie theater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who plans to cook a special dinner as a celebration for finding Fudge?

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

    What does Fudge believe about movies despite his experience at the theater?

    <p>He still believes they are real events and characters can be touched</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Henry, the narrator, wins a turtle named Dribble at a birthday party and brings it home, much to his mother's displeasure due to the turtle's smell

    • Mother expresses disapproval of Dribble and asks the narrator to take care of him, including changing water, cleaning bowl, and feeding

    • Narrator is excited to have his own pet and sets up a space for Dribble on his dresser

    • Father is in the advertising business and writes a commercial for Juicy-O, a drink that becomes a family staple

    • Mother dislikes the name Fudge for the family's two-and-a-half-year-old brother and finds him to be messy and destructive

    • Father invites the president and wife of the Juicy-O company to stay at their home during a visit to New York

    • Narrator expresses dislike for sleeping in the same room as his brother due to his brother's talking in his sleep and slurping noise

    • Mother moves Fudge's crib into the narrator's room in preparation for the guests, and the narrator complains about having to sleep in the same room as Fudge.

    • Sam, a young child, arrived last to his friend Fudge's birthday party in tears and clutching a large present.

    • Sam is afraid of birthday parties and easily scared, explained his mother.

    • The party guests included an eater, a biter, and a crier.

    • Grandma seated the children at the kitchen table and put party hats on them. Sam objected.

    • During the cake cutting ceremony, Fudge, the birthday boy, grabbed a rose from the cake and ate it, causing a scene.

    • Jennie, another child, bit Grandma's hand when she tried to help her open a Dixie Cup.

    • Ralph, another child, finished his food quickly and demanded more, leading to a mess.

    • Fudge received a musical jack-in-the-box and a windup car as presents, causing disputes among the children.

    • Fudge became angry and threw a big picture dictionary, a present from Sam, across the room.

    • Despite the chaotic scene, the mother encouraged the children to start the party games.

    • The mother and Peter (the narrator) prepared for the party by setting up decorations and blowing up balloons.

    • 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.

    • The narrator finds his brother Fudge in the movie theater seat where he had gone to touch the bears that were part of the movie set.

    • Fudge believed the bears were real and had been sitting on the floor in the theater, waiting for them.

    • The theater staff and the narrator's father help in finding Fudge.

    • The narrator's father explains to Fudge that movies are just pictures and there's nothing to touch.

    • The family returns home, and the father plans to cook a special dinner as a celebration for finding Fudge.

    • The father attempts to make a mushroom omelet for the family, which turns out to be inedible.

    • Fudge, not understanding the concept of a movie, still believes the bears are real and becomes upset when he can't find them.

    • The family keeps the weekend's events a secret from their mother.

    • Six weeks later, Fudge sees himself in a Toddle-Bike commercial and believes it is him, confusing the audience and entertaining the family.

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