Superfudge

by Judy Blume

Grades 3-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL Q; AR pts: 4.0

Farley Drexel Hatcher - otherwise known as Fudge - thinks he's a superhero, but his older brother, Peter, knows Fudge is nothing but a big pain! Dealing with Fudge is hard enough, but now Peter's parents have decided to move to New Jersey for an entire year! Even worse, Peter's mom is going to have a new baby. And if this baby is anything like Fudge - help! How will Peter ever survive?

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

1. What’s the big news Peter’s parents told him? His mother is going to have a baby p.3
2. Describe how Peter felt about the new baby? He was angry; he didn’t want another sibling like Fudge; he wanted to run away p.4
3. How did Peter come to accept the idea of the new baby? His dad told him to take a chance, the baby may not be like Fudge; his mom promised him the baby would sleep in the dining room and not his room p.10

Chapter 2

1. How did Peter feel about the baby’s nickname, Tootsie? He thought it was a terrible name since he thought she’d be teased when she went to school p.16
2. Why wasn’t Tootsie in her crib when Peter came home from school? Fudge had taken her out and was playing hide and seek with her p.19
3. Why did Fudge try to sell Tootsie? He wanted to be the baby; Tootsie wasn’t any fun p.21

Chapter 3

1. What news did Peter’s parents share with him and Fudge in this chapter? They’re moving to Princeton, New Jersey for a year p.31
2. Why was Peter upset that in Princeton, Fudge will be in the same school? He didn’t want to go to a new school; he doesn’t want to be in the same school as Fudge p.35
3. Why was Peter’s father taking a leave of absence from work? He’s writing a book p.38

Chapter 4

1. Why did Jimmy come and apologize to Peter for getting mad at him for moving? He realized he was only an hour away by train and Peter can’t do anything about moving p.41
2. Why is Sheila glad Peter’s moving? She won’t have to smell his dog p.46
3. Why did Fudge put trading stamps all over Tootsie? He wants to trade her in for a two-wheeler p.49

Chapter 5

1. Why did Peter’s dad buy books about roses, gardening and beetles? In the new house they had a rose garden, as well as an herb and vegetable garden p.52
2. Describe Alex Santo. He’s going into 6^th grade like Peter; he’s very small; has hair that hangs in his eyes; wears a t-shirt that says Princeton Class of ’91 p.54
3. Why did Alex and Peter take worms to Mrs. Muldour and why were they so small? She buys them for $.05 a worm; they cut them in half/thirds to make more money p.58

Chapter 6

1. Why did Peter have trouble falling asleep? He missed the sounds of the city; it was too quiet p.64
2. Why didn’t Peter want to walk with Fudge to school? He wanted to ride his bike like all the other kids at school p.67
3. Why did Peter get called down to the principal’s office? To help get Fudge down from on top of a cabinet. Fudge had kicked the teacher because she wouldn’t call him Fudge, and then he climbed up on top of the cabinet just below the ceiling p.74

Chapter 7

1. What kind of bird does Fudge want and why? A myna bird; they can talk p.82
2. Why was it ironic that the bird was copying Fudge? Fudge had copied Peter in everything he had said and now Fudge was being copied p.88
3. Who helped Fudge sleep in his own room again? Uncle Feather his bird p.89

Chapter 8

1. Whose painting did Peter see in the art gallery? Jimmy’s dad’s painting p.100
2. Why is Peter’s mom going back to work in the dentist office? They need the money; Peter’s dad is writing a book and isn’t working  p.102
3. Why didn’t Peter tell Beverly the story of how the painting became Anita’s Anger? He realized there were things he wouldn’t want Jimmy to tell other people, so he thought this was probably one of those things Jimmy wouldn’t want others to know p.111

Chapter 9

1. Describe Daniel, Fudge’s friend. He’s pudgy with a lot of red hair and ears that stick out; he’s 6; knows a lot about birds; very picky about his food; always watches TV while he’s eating p.116
2. Why was it difficult for Peter when his two best friends met? They were jealous of each other and couldn’t stand each other p.122
3. Describe what happened at the movie theater. The boys ran into Sharon, Elaine and Joanne from school. Joanne bought their tickets, and everyone was introduced to Jimmy; they got the little boys settled in the theater, then the older kids went to their own seats; Peter sat next to Joanne, they shared popcorn, and then held hands after Fudge put ice down Peter’s back p.126

Chapter 10

1. What did Fudge want for Christmas? A red bicycle like Peter’s p.137
2. Why was Peter upset there weren’t ever secrets during Christmastime? He always knew what he was going to get for Christmas, either by finding the presents or overhearing his mom talking about it p.140
3. What’s Fudge’s opinion of Santa Claus? He knows he’s not real, but pretends since his mom and dad thinks he believes in Santa p.147

Chapter 11

1. Why wasn’t Peter worried about his parents getting a divorce? Whenever his parents fought, they ended up laughing p.150
2. Why did Fudge get so many cuts and bruises while riding his bike? He didn’t use the brakes and would crash into things p.151
3. Who did Fudge have Brian Tumkin draw? Mr. Green the principal p.157

Chapter 12

1. What prank did Fudge play on Peter? Fudge woke Peter up saying he was late for school, but it was really a Saturday p.159
2. What did Alex and Peter do for the afternoon? Had a picnic at the lake and watched the university rowing team p.163
3. What consequence did Peter suggest as a punishment for the boys running away? Taking away their bikes for a month p.173