Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Quiz: Comprehension Questions & Flashcards

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Who won a turtle named Dribble at a birthday party?

Henry, the narrator

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

Fudge

What is the occupation of Henry's father?

He is in the advertising business

What is the name of the president of the Juicy-O company?

Mr. Yarby Signup and view all the answers

What is Juicy-O?

It is a beverage with a combination of fruit flavors Signup and view all the answers

What is the color and size of Dribble?

Tiny and green Signup and view all the answers

How does Fudge make a noise when he sleeps?

He makes a slurping noise Signup and view all the answers

What does Fudge do when he sleeps?

He sucks his fingers Signup and view all the answers

What is Fudge named after?

A candy Signup and view all the answers

What does Henry's mother suggest he does after handling Dribble?

Scrub his hands Signup and view all the answers

How does the mother feel about the smell of Dribble?

She expresses displeasure with it Signup and view all the answers

Who is forced to sleep in his own room despite objections when the Yarbys stay over?

Peter Signup and view all the answers

What did Peter win at Jimmy Fargo's birthday party?

Peter won a tiny green turtle named Dribble. Signup and view all the answers

How many jelly beans did Peter guess were in Mrs. Fargo's jar?

Peter guessed there were three hundred and forty-eight jelly beans, but the actual count was four hundred and twenty-three. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Peter live?

Peter lives at 25 West 68th Street in an old apartment building with a great elevator in New York City. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the elevator operator in Peter's building and what is his name?

The elevator operator's name is Henry Bevelheimer, and he is known as Henry because Bevelheimer is difficult to say. He is very smart and knows everyone in the building. Signup and view all the answers

Who decorates the suitcase with green stamps?

Fudge Signup and view all the answers

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

half an hour Signup and view all the answers

What account does the father lose?

Juicy-O Signup and view all the answers

What does the father reveal about Juicy-O?

he didn't like it himself Signup and view all the answers

What does Fudge suddenly stop doing?

eating Signup and view all the answers

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

various methods Signup and view all the answers

What does the mother suggest the narrator do while feeding Fudge?

stand on their head Signup and view all the answers

What does Fudge start doing again when the narrator stands on their head?

eating Signup and view all the answers

How does the brother act during dinner?

like a dog, eats under the table Signup and view all the answers

What does the mother try, including tricks from the grandmother, to get Fudge to eat?

various methods Signup and view all the answers

Who suggests leaving Fudge alone to eat when he's hungry?

the doctor Signup and view all the answers

What does the doctor suggest the family do to get Fudge to eat?

leave him alone to eat when he's hungry Signup and view all the answers

What time did the narrator return home from Jimmy Fargo's?

4 PM Signup and view all the answers

Who was standing over the dinner table looking upset?

His mother Signup and view all the answers

What was the family dog, Fudge, playing with?

His father's socks Signup and view all the answers

What was suspected of taking the flowers from the silver bowl?

Fudge Signup and view all the answers

What did they find in Fudge's mouth after forcing it open?

A rose petal Signup and view all the answers

What flavor was the medicine given to Fudge?

Peppermint Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator find the rose petal tasted like?

Awful Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Yarby buy for Fudge as a gift?

A noisy windup train Signup and view all the answers

What gift did the narrator receive from the Yarbys?

A picture dictionary Signup and view all the answers

What did the family have during dinner?

Juicy-O drinks Signup and view all the answers

What was the mother's concern about Fudge after finding the rose petal?

That Fudge might have eaten poisonous flowers Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator do after trying a rose petal himself?

He found it tasted awful Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Mr. Yarby's favorite drink?

Juicy-O Signup and view all the answers

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

Dribble Signup and view all the answers

Who does Mr. Yarby mistakenly call 'Hatcher'?

Warren Signup and view all the answers

What does Fudge wear at dinner, causing chaos and fear?

Peter's rubber gorilla mask Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Fudge's pet turtle?

Dribble Signup and view all the answers

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

Duplicate picture dictionary Signup and view all the answers

What is the disruptive behavior of Fudge that prevents the family from sleeping?

Waking Peter up by crawling on his arm and kissing him Signup and view all the answers

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

Juicy-O Signup and view all the answers

What does Fudge do at dinner that causes a spilled coffee?

Wears Peter's rubber gorilla mask Signup and view all the answers

What does Peter's mother suggest about the situation with the duplicate book?

It's the thought that counts Signup and view all the answers

Who is afraid of Fudge's pet turtle, Dribble?

Mrs. Yarby Signup and view all the answers

What prompts the Yarbies to leave the apartment in the middle of the night?

Loud argument, possibly due to Fudge's misbehavior Signup and view all the answers

What is Sheila's suggestion to help Peter's mother with Fudge, and how does Peter feel about it?

Sheila suggests watching Fudge for Peter's mother, and Peter is skeptical about her ability to take care of Fudge. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Peter think his mother would never trust Sheila with Fudge?

Peter thinks his mother would never trust Sheila with Fudge because she is aware that Sheila's sister is only in seventh grade. Signup and view all the answers

What strange thing does Peter's mother do when she realizes she needs to go back to the apartment?

Peter's mother checks her watch and claims she needs to go back to the apartment because she forgot to turn on the oven. Signup and view all the answers

How does Fudge react to the pigeons, and what does he call them?

Fudge chases after the pigeons and calls them 'birdie' while screaming for them to come back to him. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Dr. Brown and what is his relationship to the narrator's family?

Dr. Brown is an old friend of the narrator's father and is their dentist. Signup and view all the answers

Where is Dr. Brown's office located and what plan does the narrator's mother suggest for the day of the dentist appointment?

Dr. Brown's office is near Madison Avenue. The narrator's mother suggests making a day of it by going out for lunch and getting new shoes for the narrator and Fudge. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator prefer to do instead of going to the dentist, and how does the mother try to convince the narrator that they will have a good time?

The narrator prefers to go to the movies with Jimmy Fargo. The mother tries to convince the narrator by saying that the three of them will go out for lunch and then get new shoes for the narrator and Fudge. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first one to finish their food at Fudge's birthday party, and what did he request more of?

Ralph, more cake Signup and view all the answers

What did Sam bring as a present for Fudge's birthday, and how did Fudge react to it?

A big picture dictionary, Fudge threw it across the room Signup and view all the answers

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

A rose, she wanted one too Signup and view all the answers

What did Fudge do with the rose from his birthday cake, and how did his mother react?

He shoved it into his mouth, his mother said 'Oh, Fudge. Look what you did' Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Ralph after eating a second piece of cake at Fudge's birthday party?

He threw up Signup and view all the answers

What was the gift that Jennie brought for Fudge's birthday, and how did Sam react to it?

A musical jack-in-the-box, Sam started to scream and hid his face in his hands Signup and view all the answers

What did Fudge do with the windup car from Ralph's present, and how did Ralph react?

Fudge grabbed it and said 'MINE', Ralph also said 'MINE' Signup and view all the answers

What did Fudge do when he received a picture dictionary as a present, and what was Peter's mother's reaction?

Fudge threw it across the room, Peter's mother said 'You mustn't do that to the nice book' Signup and view all the answers

What did Fudge do with the birthday cards he received, and how did Peter react to it?

Fudge didn't look at them, Peter thought 'Oh well, he can't read, so I guess it doesn't make any difference' Signup and view all the answers

What did Fudge do when the narrator danced around with balloons, and what did the other kids end up doing?

Fudge got the idea of jumping up and down on the furniture, the others followed and started running from room to room Signup and view all the answers

Who arrived at Fudge's birthday party, and where does she live?

Mrs. Rudder, she lives in the apartment right under the family's Signup and view all the answers

Why did Sam start screaming and crying at Fudge's birthday party?

Because Jennie's balloon popped and scared him Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator blame Sheila for, leading to a disagreement with his mother?

The narrator blamed Sheila for leaving his brother, Fudge, unsupervised for ten minutes, leading to an accident. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the three children present at Fudge's birthday party?

Fudge, Jennie, and Ralph were the three children present at the party. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator express reluctance to supervise Fudge's birthday party?

The narrator wanted to go to Jimmy Fargo's instead of supervising the party. Signup and view all the answers

What did Fudge refuse to wear for his birthday party?

Fudge refused to wear a suit for the party and wore old bedroom slippers instead. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the planned attendees for Fudge's birthday party?

Grandma and father were planned to attend the party, but father couldn't make it due to work. Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator describe Jennie's appearance at Fudge's birthday party?

The narrator described Jennie as a 'vampire' due to her biting behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's reaction to the behavior of the children at the party?

The narrator expressed skepticism about the party and the behavior of the children, particularly Jennie. Signup and view all the answers

Why couldn't father attend Fudge's birthday party?

Father couldn't attend the party due to work. Signup and view all the answers

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

Fudge wore old bedroom slippers instead of a suit for his birthday party. Signup and view all the answers

Who was scared of Fudge's birthday party and eventually left with their mother?

Sam arrived crying and was scared of the party, but eventually left with his mother. Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's reaction to Fudge missing some of his front teeth?

Fudge was missing some of his front teeth and was called 'Fang' by the narrator, which was met with disapproval by their mother. Signup and view all the answers

Who was upset with the narrator for blaming Sheila for the incident with Fudge?

The mother became upset with the narrator instead of Sheila for blaming her for the incident. Signup and view all the answers

Who does the narrator wish would fall asleep during Fudge's birthday party?

The other children at the party Signup and view all the answers

What animal does the narrator show to entertain Fudge and his friends?

A turtle named Dribble Signup and view all the answers

What does Jennie do that causes a commotion during the party?

She makes a puddle on the rug Signup and view all the answers

How does Fudge react when the narrator shows Dribble to his friends?

He starts shouting 'Dribble' and gets excited Signup and view all the answers

What is the mother's reaction when she discovers the puddle on the rug?

She calls Jennie naughty and takes her to the bathroom Signup and view all the answers

How does Fudge sleep in his new bed?

He falls out of it every night Signup and view all the answers

What solution do the parents come up with to prevent Fudge from falling out of bed?

They push the bed against the wall and surround the other side with chairs Signup and view all the answers

Who is the last guest to leave Fudge's birthday party?

Sam's mother Signup and view all the answers

What is the mother's reaction after the party is over?

She flops down in a chair and takes aspirins Signup and view all the answers

What is the father's reaction when he asks about Fudge's party?

He laughs when the mother and narrator tell him about the party Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem with Fudge's new bed?

He falls out of it every night Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator feel about Fudge's party coming to an end?

He was beginning to think it would never end Signup and view all the answers

Who agrees to babysit Fudge?

Sheila, Peter, and Jimmy Signup and view all the answers

What game does Sheila start at the playground?

cooties Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Fudge while climbing the jungle gym?

He falls, injuring himself and losing two front teeth Signup and view all the answers

What do Sheila, Jimmy, and Peter try to find but cannot locate?

Fudge's lost teeth Signup and view all the answers

Who arrives to console Fudge after his injury?

Mother Signup and view all the answers

What does Sheila express after the incident?

remorse Signup and view all the answers

Who does not blame Sheila for the mishap?

Mother Signup and view all the answers

Where does Mother take Fudge for assessment and treatment?

dentist Signup and view all the answers

What does Fudge do that causes distress after the incident?

He is distressed about his lost teeth Signup and view all the answers

What happens between Sheila, Peter, and Jimmy at the playground?

They get into a roughhousing fight Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of Fudge's fall from the jungle gym?

He is injured and loses two front teeth Signup and view all the answers

What prompt's Mother's arrival at the playground?

Fudge quickly escaping Signup and view all the answers

Who is making the selection for the Toddle-Bike commercial tryouts?

Janet's father, Mr. Denberg, and Mr. Vincent, the Toddle-Bike company president. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Murray, a little redheaded kid, rejected by Mr. Vincent for the commercial?

Due to his behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Despite objections from Fudge's father, who does Mr. Vincent choose for the commercial?

Fudge. Signup and view all the answers

What is implied that Fudge will receive for participating in the commercial?

Some compensation. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Janet take Peter before they leave the room?

To the men's room. Signup and view all the answers

Who ruins the narrator's poster, leading to a punishment from their mother?

Fudge Signup and view all the answers

What causes conflict during the project with Sheila, Jimmy, and the narrator?

Sheila writing their names on the cover of the booklet without consulting the others Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator wish had never happened after the incident with the ruined poster?

Fudge being born Signup and view all the answers

What does Sheila eventually do to the cover of the booklet, resolving the conflict?

Decorates the bottom line with flowers, turning it into a decoration Signup and view all the answers

Who are the other two committee members working on the project with the narrator?

Jimmy and Sheila Signup and view all the answers

What does the mother do to replace the ruined posterboard for the narrator and the committee members to work on their project?

Buys a new posterboard Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator express frustration over in the text?

City transportation methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the mood of the narrator towards Fudge after the incident with the poster?

Anger Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate outcome of the project for the narrator and the committee?

Completed and ready for their oral report to the class on Monday Signup and view all the answers

Who does the narrator find in his room with the ruined poster?

Fudge Signup and view all the answers

What does the mother do as a punishment for Fudge after ruining the poster?

Spanks Fudge Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator express towards Fudge after the incident with the poster?

Desire that Fudge had never been born Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's opinion about the committee meetings and the city's transportation system?

The narrator was sick of the committee meetings and getting upset that the city hall officials were not doing anything about installing a monorail system. Signup and view all the answers

How did Sheila and Jimmy's interaction reflect their disagreement about the committee work?

Sheila thought they should work together as a committee, while Jimmy accused her of being too bossy and not considering the committee's collaborative nature. Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator's mother arrange for Fudge in terms of playing at Ralph's apartment and Jennie's place?

The mother arranged for Fudge to play at Ralph’s apartment on Tuesdays and at Jennie’s on Thursdays. Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's feeling about the upcoming last committee meeting and the city's transportation system?

The narrator was glad that the next week would be the last committee meeting after school and was upset that the mayor and city hall officials were not doing anything about installing a monorail system. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Vincent want Fudge to do in a commercial, but Fudge refused?

Ride a Toddle-Bike Signup and view all the answers

Who went to the coffee shop to buy sandwiches and drinks for the group?

Janet Signup and view all the answers

What color was the Toddle-Bike?

Shiny red Signup and view all the answers

What sound did Fudge make while riding the bike around?

Vroom-vroom Signup and view all the answers

Who instructed Fudge to ride the bike for the camera?

Mr. Denberg Signup and view all the answers

Who suggested that his son Peter ride the bike to encourage Fudge?

Mr. Hatcher Signup and view all the answers

What did Janet offer Peter as a reward for riding the bike?

Oreos Signup and view all the answers

What did Fudge eventually do after refusing to ride the bike?

Begged for one more chance and successfully rode it Signup and view all the answers

Who was pleased with the outcome and praised Peter for saving the day?

Mr. Denberg Signup and view all the answers

What did Janet give Peter as a thank you?

A kiss on the cheek Signup and view all the answers

Who puts the committee's poster on the refrigerator for safekeeping?

Mother Signup and view all the answers

What does Fudge use to 'cut' his hair and where does he drop it?

Jimmy's supplies; in Dribble's bowl Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Haver do after the family presents their report to her?

Praises their work Signup and view all the answers

Where does the mother plan to visit for the weekend?

Boston Signup and view all the answers

What does Henry notice and understand about the family's departure?

The suitcase and the reason for the departure Signup and view all the answers

Who spends the day together at the father's office?

Father and son Signup and view all the answers

What does Janet entertain Fudge with at the father's office?

Hairbrush, lipstick, and crackers Signup and view all the answers

What kind of workplace is the father's office?

A large, busy workplace with a private office Signup and view all the answers

Who is pretty, kind, and enjoys entertaining the boys at the father's office?

Janet Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the family's departure?

To visit Aunt Linda in Boston, who has a new baby girl Signup and view all the answers

What does Fudge need due to uneven hair growth?

A real barber's visit Signup and view all the answers

What does Jimmy discover about hair and the turtle, Dribble?

Hair does not harm the turtle Signup and view all the answers

What movie does the father suggest they go see at the movies?

A Bear's Life Signup and view all the answers

Why does the narrator suggest the father get Fudge cleaned up before going to the movies?

Because Fudge was messy and needed to be cleaned up before going out Signup and view all the answers

What kind of movie does the narrator want to see, and why?

The narrator wants to see a Western with lots of action or an R-rated movie, because those are more exciting and require being with parents to get in if under seventeen Signup and view all the answers

Why does the father insist on taking Fudge to the movies with them?

Because he can't think of anything else to do with Fudge and it will take up a few hours Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator initially think had happened to Fudge when he couldn't find him in the theater?

The narrator initially thought that Fudge had been kidnapped. Signup and view all the answers

What did the father suggest the narrator do to find Fudge in the theater?

The father suggested the narrator walk up and down the aisle and call out for Fudge by the name Peter. Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator react when Fudge suddenly appeared in the theater?

The narrator was scared and yelled 'Ooooh' when Fudge popped out at him. Signup and view all the answers

What was Fudge doing in the theater that caused concern for his safety?

Fudge was sitting on the floor because he wanted to touch the bears, but the bears were all gone. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the missing pet in the text?

Dribble Signup and view all the answers

Who is the narrator's mischievous younger brother?

Fudge Signup and view all the answers

Where did the narrator plan to meet with someone at the park?

at the special rock Signup and view all the answers

Where did the narrator notice something amiss with their pet's living area?

in the bedroom Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator's brother claim to have done with the missing pet?

ate him Signup and view all the answers

Who does the narrator's brother claim has swallowed the missing pet?

himself Signup and view all the answers

What does the mother ask the brother to tell her about the missing pet?

where brother's turtle is Signup and view all the answers

What does the mother do upon realizing what the brother has done?

calls for an ambulance Signup and view all the answers

What does the brother do after the mother calls for an ambulance?

laughs and makes slurping noises Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator do to help the mother in the emergency situation?

gets blankets and follows her to the front door Signup and view all the answers

What does the mother do after wrapping the brother in blankets?

runs to the front door with the brother and asks for help Signup and view all the answers

Who does the mother ask for help in the emergency situation?

the narrator Signup and view all the answers

What does the father attempt to cook for dinner, and how does it turn out?

Father attempts to cook a 'super-duper omelet' with a dozen eggs, but it turns out awfully and both he and Fudge dislike it. Signup and view all the answers

What does the father do after serving the omelet and what is the result?

The father throws away the omelet, which causes Fudge to cry and throw a tantrum. Signup and view all the answers

Who helps the father prepare dinner and what do they do?

The son helps the father prepare dinner and sets the table. Signup and view all the answers

What does the father do after the disappointing dinner and what does he leave for the mother to do?

The father cleans up the kitchen and leaves the dishes for the mother to do. Signup and view all the answers

What becomes a secret between the father and sons, and how does the mother react?

The weekend activities become a secret between the father and sons, and the mother is surprised to see Fudge on TV in a commercial during a Sunday night TV show. Signup and view all the answers

What do the father and sons keep a secret from the mother?

The father and sons keep their weekend activities a secret from the mother. Signup and view all the answers

Who swallowed Henry's turtle, Dribble?

Fudge Signup and view all the answers

Who overheard the situation and caused laughter by passing it on to others?

Mrs. Rudder Signup and view all the answers

Who diagnosed Fudge at the emergency room?

Dr. Cone Signup and view all the answers

What three items were given to Fudge to help expel the turtle?

castor oil, milk of magnesia, prune juice Signup and view all the answers

Who joined Peter at the hospital after waiting for hours?

mother, father, grandmother Signup and view all the answers

What may Fudge have to undergo if the medicine doesn't work?

surgery Signup and view all the answers

How did Peter feel despite the situation with Fudge?

miserable, lonely, missed Fudge's presence Signup and view all the answers

How did Grandma react to the news that the medicine finally worked?

Grandma shouted, 'Whoopee. It’s out. Good news at last.' Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator's father bring home for the narrator the night after Fudge came home from the hospital?

The biggest box of all, which contained a surprise dog for the narrator Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator name the dog that was given to him as a surprise?

Turtle Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's initial reaction to the presents and attention given to Fudge when he came home from the hospital?

The narrator found it disgusting and couldn't even look at Fudge Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator pretend to be when he felt the surprise dog in the box?

Surprised Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator's father say about the dog they got for the narrator?

They got a dog that’s going to grow quite big. Much too big for your brother to swallow Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator name the dog that was given to him as a surprise?

Turtle Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator name the dog Turtle?

To remind him of his pet turtle, Dribble 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 asks children to babysit Fudge while she goes home for a moment
Sheila, Peter, and Jimmy agree, but Fudge quickly escapes
Children engage in playground activities, Sheila starts a game of "cooties"
Sheila, Peter, and Jimmy get into a roughhousing fight
Fudge climbs jungle gym and falls, injuring himself and losing two front teeth
Sheila, Jimmy, and Peter try to find Fudge's teeth, but cannot locate them
Mother arrives and consoles Fudge, who is distressed about lost teeth
Sheila expresses remorse and is comforted by mother, who does not blame her
Mother takes Fudge to dentist for assessment and treatment of injuries and missing teeth.
Jimmy expresses disappointment about flowers on the committee's poster but is relieved that it's fair now.
The family is proud of their committee's work and the silver-sparkle airplane poster.
Mother puts the poster on the refrigerator for safekeeping until the next day.
Fudge uses Jimmy's supplies to "cut" his hair, dropping it in Dribble's bowl, and Jimmy discovers that hair does not harm the turtle.
Fudge's hair needs a real barber's visit due to uneven growth.
The family's committee is the first to present their report to Mrs. Haver, who praises their work.
Aunt Linda in Boston has a new baby girl, and mother plans to visit for the weekend.
Henry notices the suitcase and understands the reason for the family's departure.
The family bids farewell to Henry at the lobby, and the mother's taxi leaves for Boston.
Father and son spend the day together at the father's office, with Janet entertaining Fudge with a hairbrush, lipstick, and crackers.
Father's office is a large, busy workplace with a private office, and Janet is pretty, kind, and enjoys entertaining the boys.
Henry's turtle, Dribble, was eaten by his brother Fudge
Mrs. Rudder overheard the situation and passed it on to others, causing laughter
Mother and Peter went to the hospital with Fudge, who swallowed the turtle
Fudge was taken to the emergency room and diagnosed by Dr. Cone
Fudge was given castor oil, milk of magnesia, and prune juice to help expel the turtle
Peter waited at the hospital for hours, eventually joined by his mother, father, and grandmother
Fudge may have to undergo surgery if the medicine doesn't work
Peter felt miserable, lonely, and missed Fudge's presence despite the situation.

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Questions and Answers

Who won a turtle named Dribble at a birthday party?

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

What is the occupation of Henry's father?

What is the name of the president of the Juicy-O company?

What is Juicy-O?

What is the color and size of Dribble?

How does Fudge make a noise when he sleeps?

What does Fudge do when he sleeps?

What is Fudge named after?

What does Henry's mother suggest he does after handling Dribble?

How does the mother feel about the smell of Dribble?

Who is forced to sleep in his own room despite objections when the Yarbys stay over?

What did Peter win at Jimmy Fargo's birthday party?

How many jelly beans did Peter guess were in Mrs. Fargo's jar?

Where does Peter live?

Who is the elevator operator in Peter's building and what is his name?

Who decorates the suitcase with green stamps?

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

What account does the father lose?

What does the father reveal about Juicy-O?

What does Fudge suddenly stop doing?

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

What does the mother suggest the narrator do while feeding Fudge?

What does Fudge start doing again when the narrator stands on their head?

How does the brother act during dinner?

What does the mother try, including tricks from the grandmother, to get Fudge to eat?

Who suggests leaving Fudge alone to eat when he's hungry?

What does the doctor suggest the family do to get Fudge to eat?

What time did the narrator return home from Jimmy Fargo's?

Who was standing over the dinner table looking upset?

What was the family dog, Fudge, playing with?

What was suspected of taking the flowers from the silver bowl?

What did they find in Fudge's mouth after forcing it open?

What flavor was the medicine given to Fudge?

What did the narrator find the rose petal tasted like?

What did Mrs. Yarby buy for Fudge as a gift?

What gift did the narrator receive from the Yarbys?

What did the family have during dinner?

What was the mother's concern about Fudge after finding the rose petal?

What did the narrator do after trying a rose petal himself?

What is the name of Mr. Yarby's favorite drink?

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

Who does Mr. Yarby mistakenly call 'Hatcher'?

What does Fudge wear at dinner, causing chaos and fear?

What is the name of Fudge's pet turtle?

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

What is the disruptive behavior of Fudge that prevents the family from sleeping?

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

What does Fudge do at dinner that causes a spilled coffee?

What does Peter's mother suggest about the situation with the duplicate book?

Who is afraid of Fudge's pet turtle, Dribble?

What prompts the Yarbies to leave the apartment in the middle of the night?

What is Sheila's suggestion to help Peter's mother with Fudge, and how does Peter feel about it?

Why does Peter think his mother would never trust Sheila with Fudge?

What strange thing does Peter's mother do when she realizes she needs to go back to the apartment?

How does Fudge react to the pigeons, and what does he call them?

Who is Dr. Brown and what is his relationship to the narrator's family?

Where is Dr. Brown's office located and what plan does the narrator's mother suggest for the day of the dentist appointment?

What does the narrator prefer to do instead of going to the dentist, and how does the mother try to convince the narrator that they will have a good time?

Who was the first one to finish their food at Fudge's birthday party, and what did he request more of?

What did Sam bring as a present for Fudge's birthday, and how did Fudge react to it?

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

What did Fudge do with the rose from his birthday cake, and how did his mother react?

What happened to Ralph after eating a second piece of cake at Fudge's birthday party?

What was the gift that Jennie brought for Fudge's birthday, and how did Sam react to it?

What did Fudge do with the windup car from Ralph's present, and how did Ralph react?

What did Fudge do when he received a picture dictionary as a present, and what was Peter's mother's reaction?

What did Fudge do with the birthday cards he received, and how did Peter react to it?

What did Fudge do when the narrator danced around with balloons, and what did the other kids end up doing?

Who arrived at Fudge's birthday party, and where does she live?

Why did Sam start screaming and crying at Fudge's birthday party?

What did the narrator blame Sheila for, leading to a disagreement with his mother?

Who were the three children present at Fudge's birthday party?

Why did the narrator express reluctance to supervise Fudge's birthday party?

What did Fudge refuse to wear for his birthday party?

Who were the planned attendees for Fudge's birthday party?

How did the narrator describe Jennie's appearance at Fudge's birthday party?