183 Questions
What was the actual number of jelly beans in Mrs. Fargo’s jar?
Four hundred and twenty-three
Where did the protagonist live?
25 West 68th Street
What did the other guys take home from Jimmy Fargo’s birthday party?
Goldfish in little plastic bags
Who is the elevator operator in the protagonist's building?
Henry Bevelheimer
What time did the narrator return home?
4 PM
What flavor was the medicine given to Fudge?
Peppermint
What did Fudge play with before the family dinner?
Father's socks
What did the narrator receive as a gift from the Yarbys?
A picture dictionary
What did the mother notice missing from the silver bowl?
Two flowers
What was the narrator's reaction after trying a rose petal?
Disgust
What does Fudge decorate his suitcase with?
Green stamps
How long does it take the mother to clean the suitcase?
Half an hour
Why does Fudge suddenly stop eating?
He is imitating someone else
What does the mother do to get Fudge to eat again?
'Stands on her head while feeding him'
What does the brother start doing during dinner time?
'Acts like a dog and eats his dinner under the table'
'What is the doctor's suggestion for getting Fudge to eat?'
'Leaves him alone to eat when he's hungry'
Why is Fudge excited about decorating his suitcase with green stamps?
Because he wants to make it unique.
How does the family react when the father loses the Juicy-O account?
They are disappointed.
What does the mother do after trying various methods to get Fudge to eat?
Gets an idea for her older child to stand on his head while feeding Fudge.
'What does the father share about Juicy-O?'
'He didn't like Juicy-O himself.'
'What does my brother start doing?'
'Acts like a dog and eats his dinner under the table.'
What does the narrator win at a birthday party?
A turtle
What does the mother dislike about Dribble?
Its smell
What does the father do for a living?
Advertising business
What is the name of the family's two-and-a-half-year-old brother?
Fudge
Why does the narrator complain about sleeping in the same room as his brother?
His brother talks in his sleep and makes slurping noises
What does the father write a commercial for?
Juicy-O
Where does the mother move Fudge's crib in preparation for guests?
Into the narrator's room
What does the mother ask the narrator to do for Dribble?
Change water, clean bowl, and feed Dribble
What does the mother dislike about Fudge?
Messy and destructive behavior
Why is the mother displeased with Dribble?
Due to its smell
What does the narrator set up for Dribble?
A space on his dresser
What is Fudge's reaction when Mrs. Yarby shrieks at the sight of Dribble?
Fudge looks disappointed
How does Peter feel when his parents are discussing Juicy-O with Mr. Yarby?
Embarrassed
What does Fudge do during dinner time?
Brings Dribble's bowl to the table
How does Mr. Yarby refer to Peter's father?
"Hatcher"
What does Fudge bring to the table during dessert time?
A rubber gorilla mask
How does Peter react when he wakes up to find Fudge and Dribble near him?
He gets angry and smacks Fudge on his backside.
What is Mr. Yarby's reaction after the incident with the rubber gorilla mask?
He mentions old-fashioned manners.
What is Mrs. Yarby's reaction when Fudge shows her Dribble?
She shrieks and asks to remove Dribble.
How does Peter feel about the Yarbys leaving for a hotel?
Relieved
What does Fudge do when Mrs. Yarby expresses her discomfort with Dribble?
Shows disappointment
What did the parents do to prevent Fudge from falling out of his new bed?
Pushed the bed against the wall and surrounded the other side with chairs
Why did the father think they could have saved their money regarding Fudge's new bed?
Fudge was happy sleeping in an old chair
What did the dentist want to check during Fudge's visit?
Fudge’s mouth to ensure it healed properly after his flying incident
What was Sheila doing when the narrator and Jimmy found her on their rocks?
Pretending to read a book
What does Fudge do when he comes tearing down the path?
Chases after some pigeons
What does Sheila offer to do for Mrs. Hatcher?
Watch Fudge
What does Jimmy think will happen if Mrs. Hatcher lets Sheila watch Fudge?
They will be rid of Sheila
What nickname did the narrator give to Fudge?
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?
Old bedroom slippers
What was the mother's reaction to the nickname 'Fang' for Fudge?
She disliked it and wanted the children to call Fudge 'Farley Drexel' instead
Why did the mother take Fudge to the dentist after his injuries?
'Fang' lost his front teeth during the accident
How did the narrator feel about his mother's actions regarding Fudge's accident?
Rejected and abandoned, believing his mother favors Fudge over him.
What did Jennie wear to Fudge's birthday party?
A mix of fashionable and casual clothing; she had a biting habit.
Why did Mother return to apologize to the narrator after taking Fudge to the dentist?
She admitted she was upset over Fudge's accident.
What was being planned for Fudge's third birthday?
A party with friends Jennie, Ralph, and Sam invited.
How did Mother feel about the nickname 'Fang' for Fudge?
She disliked it and wanted the children to call Fudge 'Farley Drexel' instead.
What did Mother do after taking Fudge to the dentist?
She returned to apologize to the narrator for her actions.
What distraction causes Peter and Jimmy to not notice Fudge climbing the jungle gym?
Sheila teasing them
What does the mother assume happened to Fudge's missing teeth?
They were swallowed accidentally
Who helps search for Fudge's missing teeth?
Jimmy and Sheila
Where do the children bring Fudge to keep an eye on him more easily?
The playground
What does the mother leave the children alone at the park to do?
Run home and turn on the oven
Who is asked to help babysit Fudge at the park despite not having any experience?
Sheila
What did Fudge do when the children were dancing with balloons?
He came up with the idea of jumping on the furniture instead
How did the children's jumping and running affect their downstairs neighbor, Mrs. Rudder?
It caused disturbance to Mrs. Rudder
What did the mother do when she discovered the children jumping on Fudge's new bed?
She was upset and made them stop
How did the children react to the mother's attempt to entertain them with stories?
They were uninterested
What happened when the narrator tried to show the children their pet turtle Dribble?
The children made noise and Jennie accidentally wet the floor
Where did Jennie go after accidentally wetting the floor?
She was scolded and taken to the bathroom by my mother to clean up
How did Sam react when it was time for him to go home?
He did not want to go home and cried
What did my mother do after trying various methods to get Fudge to eat?
Accepted two aspirins from Grandma
How old did my mother acknowledge three was for a party?
Young for a party
What did each child's mother do at the end of the party?
Came to pick them up
Who caused a scene by grabbing a rose from the cake and eating it?
Fudge
Who bit Grandma's hand when she tried to help open a Dixie Cup?
Jennie
Who finished their food quickly and demanded more, leading to a mess?
Ralph
What did Fudge do with the present he received from Sam?
Threw it across the room
Who arrived last to Fudge's birthday party in tears and clutching a large present?
Sam
Who put party hats on the children at the kitchen table?
Grandma
Who is afraid of birthday parties and easily scared?
Sam
What did Fudge receive as presents causing disputes among the children?
Musical jack-in-the-box and a windup car
What did Grandma do during the cake cutting ceremony that Sam objected to?
Cut roses from the cake
What did Fudge do after receiving presents causing disputes among the children?
Threw a big picture dictionary across the room
Who encouraged the children to start the party games despite the chaotic scene?
The mother
Who was involved in disputes due to their presents at Fudge's birthday party?
Sam
What did Peter's mother suggest to deceive Fudge into thinking he was getting saddle shoes?
She proposed trying on the saddle shoes, then leaving with loafers instead
What was Peter's reaction to his mother's plan regarding the shoes?
He objected, saying it was mean and taking advantage of Mr. Berman
What did Fudge think about the new shoes he tried on?
He believed they were like Peter's nice saddle shoes
What did Mr. Berman ask Peter's mother regarding the shoes?
'Wear or wrap'
Where did the Transportation committee decide to work on their project?
At Peter's apartment
What did Peter propose as a solution for New York City's traffic problems?
A monorail system
Where did Mother, Peter, and Fudge go for lunch?
Hamburger Heaven
Who was in charge of creating the booklet for the project?
Sheila
What did Fudge do at the restaurant?
Threw peas and mashed potatoes
What did Fudge receive while getting new shoes with Mother and Peter?
A balloon
Who does Mr. Vincent want to feature in his new commercial?
Fudge
Who insists that Fudge cannot be the boy to ride the Toddle-Bike in the commercial?
Peter's father
What is the reason given by Mr. Vincent for wanting Fudge to be in the commercial?
Fudge is perfect as he is
What did Sheila do to cause conflict among the committee members?
She added her name to the booklet cover without permission
What did Mother do in response to Fudge damaging Peter's poster?
She spanked Fudge for the first time
Where did Mother place the completed poster to ensure its safety?
On top of the new refrigerator
Who helped Peter make a new poster and booklet cover?
Jimmy and Sheila
What did Sheila eventually agree to do after the conflict over the booklet cover?
Remove her name from the cover
Where did Mother travel to meet her new sister-in-law and Peter's new cousin?
New York City
What does Sheila suggest dividing the report into?
Monorail system, pollution, and transportation history
What does Sheila mistake the truck illustration for?
A train
What does Peter express to his mother after finding Fudge in his room?
His frustration
Why does Peter continue to hate Fudge secretly?
He doesn't truly despise him
What does Jimmy want for the report's authorship?
"They all write big"
What does Sheila propose to ensure equal credit for group work?
They all write in the same handwriting
Why does Sheila leave the room?
After an argument with Jimmy
How does Peter feel about Fudge after finding him in his room?
Frustrated with Fudge
What mode of transportation is included in the poster design?
Land, sea, and air
Who proposes individual authorship for high marks?
Sheila wants high marks and insists on individual authorship.
What does Peter do after finding Fudge in his room?
Expresses his feelings to his mother.
What does the father allow the children to do while staying behind?
Stay up late
Where does Fudge go for a commercial tryout?
Father's office
Who is chosen for the commercial instead of Peter?
Fudge
Who offers to keep an eye on the family after the mother leaves?
Henry, the doorman
What does Janet bring out for Peter and Fudge to eat while at father's office?
Crackers
Where does the family ride down to say goodbye to mother?
The lobby
What does Mr. Vincent choose a child for?
A commercial
Where is the father's office located?
In a large, busy building with many employees
Who acknowledges mother's departure and offers to keep an eye on the family?
Henry, the doorman
What does Fudge decorate his suitcase with?
Green stamps
What does Janet look like?
Pretty with long black hair and long eyelashes
What does Father hail for Mother before she leaves?
A taxi
What was the reaction of the audience when the picture stopped in the middle of a scene?
They let out a groan and some kids called 'Boo, boo.'
What was the initial concern of the protagonist when Fudge went missing at the theater?
Fudge might have been kidnapped.
How did Fudge respond when called by the protagonist at the theater?
"Hi, Pee-tah," he said.
What was the father's suggestion to find Fudge at the theater?
"Why don’t you walk up and down this aisle and call him, Peter,"
What did the mother do in the elevator on the way to the hospital?
Wrapped Fudge in blankets
Who was upset about the loss of the pet turtle in the elevator?
The mother
Where was the narrator left while Fudge was taken away by nurses at the hospital?
On a bench in the emergency room
What did Dr. Cone confirm after examining the X-rays at the hospital?
Fudge had swallowed Dribble
What did the doctor advise about Fudge's future eating habits at the hospital?
Fudge would not be swallowing anything unintentionally in the future.
What was the narrator's reaction to the loss of his turtle at home?
Devastated and did not want a replacement
Where did the father stay while Fudge was at the hospital?
At the hospital with Fudge
Where did the narrator spend a whole day in the hospital waiting room?
On a bench in the emergency room
What did the narrator find upon entering his apartment on May 10th?
His bedroom door open with a chair blocking the entrance and a missing Dribble
What did Fudge claim to have done to Dribble?
He ate Dribble
Why did the mother call the emergency services?
She believed her son had swallowed the turtle whole
What was the mother's primary concern during the commotion?
Her son's well-being
Who did the narrator question about Dribble's whereabouts?
Only his brother Fudge
Who did the narrator assume might have died?
Dribble
What did Fudge claim to have done to cause the commotion?
He ate Dribble
What made the situation escalate to involve emergency services?
Fudge's claim of eating Dribble
What did Fudge's claim lead to?
A heated argument between the narrator and his mother
What was the mother's primary concern during the argument?
Her son's well-being
What was the protagonist's reaction to Fudge's excitement about the presents and attention he received at the hospital?
He found it disgusting and couldn't even look at Fudge.
What was inside the surprise box brought by the father for the protagonist?
A dog
Why did the protagonist pretend to be surprised when he received the dog from the surprise box?
He wanted to show gratitude to his parents for remembering him and Dribble.
What did the father emphasize about the dog they got for the protagonist?
It was going to grow quite big, too big for Fudge to swallow.
What did the protagonist name his new dog?
Turtle
Why did the protagonist feel miserable and lonely at home?
His mother and father stayed at the hospital with Fudge.
What did Grandma shout when she received good news on the phone?
"Whoopee. It’s out. Good news at last."
What did Grandma confirm about Fudge after receiving good news over the phone?
She confirmed that Fudge was all better.
How did the protagonist react when he found out that Dribble was out of Fudge?
He didn't like Fudge as much as he thought he did before.
What does Fudge do when he comes tearing down the path?
He rides his bike recklessly
What did Fudge receive as presents causing disputes among the children?
A pet turtle
What does Peter propose as a solution for New York City's traffic problems?
Banning cars from the city
Who is chosen for the commercial instead of Peter?
Fudge
What did Fudge do at the restaurant?
He climbed onto the table and danced
How long does it take the mother to clean the suitcase?
2 hours
What flavor was the medicine given to Fudge?
Cherry
What did each child's mother do at the end of the party?
Hugged their child tightly
What did Fudge bring to the table during dessert time?
His pet turtle in a bowl of water
What does Jimmy think will happen if Mrs. Hatcher lets Sheila watch Fudge?
Sheila will want a little brother like Fudge for herself
What did Peter do after finding Fudge in his room?
Called his mother immediately
What does Fudge believe about the bears in the movie theater?
They are real and had been waiting for them
How does Fudge react when he can't find the bears in the movie theater?
He becomes upset
What does the father explain to Fudge about movies?
Movies are just pictures and there's nothing to touch
What does the family plan to do as a celebration for finding Fudge?
Cook a special dinner
What does the father attempt to make for dinner that turns out to be inedible?
A mushroom omelet
How does Fudge react when he sees himself in a Toddle-Bike commercial?
He believes it is him and becomes confused, entertaining the family
Who helps in finding Fudge at the movie theater?
The theater staff and the narrator's father
How long after the events at the movie theater does Fudge see himself in a commercial?
Six weeks later
What do the family keep a secret from their mother?
The weekend's events at the movie theater
Who plans to cook a special dinner as a celebration for finding Fudge?
The father
What does Fudge believe about movies despite his experience at the theater?
He still believes they are real events and characters can be touched
Study Notes
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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
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Mother expresses disapproval of Dribble and asks the narrator to take care of him, including changing water, cleaning bowl, and feeding
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Narrator is excited to have his own pet and sets up a space for Dribble on his dresser
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Father is in the advertising business and writes a commercial for Juicy-O, a drink that becomes a family staple
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Mother dislikes the name Fudge for the family's two-and-a-half-year-old brother and finds him to be messy and destructive
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Father invites the president and wife of the Juicy-O company to stay at their home during a visit to New York
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Narrator expresses dislike for sleeping in the same room as his brother due to his brother's talking in his sleep and slurping noise
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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.
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Sam, a young child, arrived last to his friend Fudge's birthday party in tears and clutching a large present.
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Sam is afraid of birthday parties and easily scared, explained his mother.
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The party guests included an eater, a biter, and a crier.
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Grandma seated the children at the kitchen table and put party hats on them. Sam objected.
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During the cake cutting ceremony, Fudge, the birthday boy, grabbed a rose from the cake and ate it, causing a scene.
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Jennie, another child, bit Grandma's hand when she tried to help her open a Dixie Cup.
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Ralph, another child, finished his food quickly and demanded more, leading to a mess.
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Fudge received a musical jack-in-the-box and a windup car as presents, causing disputes among the children.
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Fudge became angry and threw a big picture dictionary, a present from Sam, across the room.
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Despite the chaotic scene, the mother encouraged the children to start the party games.
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The mother and Peter (the narrator) prepared for the party by setting up decorations and blowing up balloons.
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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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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.
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Fudge believed the bears were real and had been sitting on the floor in the theater, waiting for them.
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The theater staff and the narrator's father help in finding Fudge.
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The narrator's father explains to Fudge that movies are just pictures and there's nothing to touch.
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The family returns home, and the father plans to cook a special dinner as a celebration for finding Fudge.
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The father attempts to make a mushroom omelet for the family, which turns out to be inedible.
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Fudge, not understanding the concept of a movie, still believes the bears are real and becomes upset when he can't find them.
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The family keeps the weekend's events a secret from their mother.
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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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