Understanding Characters and Events in a Story

Peter's father invites Mr. and Mrs. Yarby to stay at their home, causing a series of chaotic events due to Fudge's antics. Fudge eats flowers, disrupts dinner, and causes morning chaos, leading to the Yarbys deciding to leave for a hotel. The family deals with the aftermath, including the loss of the Juicy-O account.

Who is the president of the Juicy-O company?

• Mr. Fargo

• Mr. Yarby

• Mr. Hatcher

• Dr. Cone

Why did Peter's father invite the Yarby's to stay at their home?

• They couldn't find a hotel

• He wanted to impress them

• He wanted them to be comfortable

• They were family friends

What is one reason Peter dislikes sharing a room with Fudge?

• Fudge steals his toys

• Fudge snores loudly

• Fudge talks in his sleep

• Fudge cries all night

What did Peter's mother do to prepare for the Yarby's visit?

• Went shopping for clothes

• Painted the house

• Bought new furniture

• Cooked a lot of food

What did Fudge do with the flowers from the dinner table?

• Used them as toys

• Gave them to Peter

• Threw them away

• Ate them

What did Peter do after Fudge ate the flowers?

• Tried a flower petal himself

• Ignored it

• Told his father

• Laughed at Fudge

What gift did Mrs. Yarby bring for Fudge?

• A toy car

• A picture dictionary

• A stuffed animal

• A windup train

How did Peter feel about the picture dictionary he received?

• He was excited

• He was indifferent

• He loved it

• He thought it was for babies

What did Fudge do during dinner that upset the Yarby's?

• Showed them his turtle

• Spilled his drink

• Cried loudly

• Threw food

Why did the Yarby's decide to leave for a hotel?

• The apartment was too small

• They missed their home

• They had an emergency

• They didn't like the food