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Who is Peter Hatcher's best friend?
Jimmy Fargo
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Where did Peter get Dribble?
He won it at Jimmy Fargo's birthday party.
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What is the biggest problem in Peter's life?
Fudge. He is always causing problems in Peter's life.
100
Define mugged.
To assault or menace, especially with the intention of robbery.
100
Who is the author of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing?
Judy Bloom
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Who was Fang?
Fudge. That is what Peter called him when his two front teeth got knocked out.
200
Where does Peter live?
25 West 68th Street in New York City.
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Describe two times where Peter had to show Fudge "that he could do it better" so Fudge would do it himself.
One time was when he had to open his mouth for the dentist really wide so Fudge would open his mouth. Another time was when Peter had to wear saddle shoes in Bloomingdales so Fudge would try on saddle shoes to buy. A third time was when Peter had to ride the Toddle-Bike around the studio so Fudge would do the same for the commercial.
200
Define monorail.
A single rail which is a track for wheeled vehicles. Similar to a railroad, it can balance upon it or hang from it. ex. The monorail in Disney World takes visitors through the park.
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What was the first advertising project we learned that Mr. Hatcher was working on?
Juicy-O
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Name four of the secondary characters in Tales of a Fourth Grade nothing?
Henry Bevelheimer (elevator operator) Mr. and Mrs. Yarby- (the president of Juicy-O) Dr. Cone- (Fudge's doctor) Ralph, Sam, Jennie (Fudge's Friends) Grandma (Peter and Fudge's grandmother) Dr. Brown- (The dentist) Mr. Berman (The shoe salesman)
300
Where was Fudge when he knocked his two front teeth out?
In Central Park with Peter, Jimmy and Sheila.
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What are three things Fudge swallowed that you are not suppose to eat?
Flower petals, his teeth, and Dribble, the turtle.
300
Define agency.
An organization, or company that provides some service for others.
300
What is Peter, Sheila and Jimmy's group project about?
It was about transportation in the city.
400
What is Fudge's real name?
Farley Drexel Hatcher.
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Where did Warren Hatcher, Peter's Dad work, that helped get Fudge on TV?
An advertising agency
400
Describe what Fudge did to Peter's group project. What did Peter's Dad do to prevent Fudge from getting into his room again?
Fudge scribbled all over it with Magic Marker. The next day, Peter's Dad came home with a chain lock for his bedroom door.
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Define beckoned.
To signal, summon, or direct by a gesture of the head or hand.
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Tell the two places Peter, Fudge, and their Dad go when Peter's mom goes out of town to visit her sister? What happens in each place?
They go to the movies and to work with Peter's Dad.
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Who is Henry Bevelheimer?
The elevator operator in the Hatcher's apartment building.
500
Name five settings that were visited throughout Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.
Jimmy Fargo's house The Hatcher apartment New York City Central Park Bloomingdales The dentist office The hospital Peter's school Mr. Hatcher's advertising agency The movie theater
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How did Mr. Hatcher, Peter's Dad solve the problem of Fudge not wanting to eat his dinner? What was his famous phrase?
Mr Hatcher dumped a bowl of cereal on his head. He said "Eat it or wear it!"
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Define concoction.
A mixture, medley, or blend.
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Why is Friday, May 10th the most important day in Peter's life?
That was the day that Dribble was eaten by Fudge.