Double Fudge 5-9

Chapter Five - “Bye-bye, Sue!”

Vocabulary

Word Page # Meaning/Definition

Convinced

Accent

Concentrate

Unanimous

1. Who did Fudge blame for not having enough shoes for school? Who

should he have blamed?

2. Jimmy and Peter invented a game they like to play called ‘Sock

Hockey”. Have you ever invented a game with someone that only the two of

you play? Describe it. If not, think of one that would be fun and describe it.

3. Why didn’t Fudge’s mom take him to Harry’s when she got him a new

pair of shoes this time?

Chapter Six - “Mr. Money”

Vocabulary

Word Page # Meaning/Definition

Brilliant

Inclined

Evaluated

Deprived

1. Why are Fudge’s parents starting to feel concerned about his obsession

with money? Why do you think the grandmother isn’t concerned?

2. How did the mother feel after her meeting with the counselor? How did

Peter make her feel better?

3. Have you ever had something you wanted so bad that it was the only

thing you could think about? What was it? If not, what would you do if a

friend of yours did?

Chapter Seven - “The Green Stuff”

Vocabulary

Word Page # Meaning/Definition

Engrossed

Impressed

Currency

Groaned

Narrow

1. When you first read the grandmother’s suggestion, what did you think?

Do you think it will help Fudge better understand money?

2. What was the new thing Fudge learned on the train? What was the last

new thing you learned at home or at school?

3. After the tour, did Fudge have a better understanding of money? Why or

why not?
4. Why were Fudge’s parents dreading the gift shop?

Chapter Eight - “Cousin Coincidence”

Vocabulary

Word Page # Meaning/Definition

Counterfeit

Lunatic

Gut

Coincidence

Identical

Bloodcurdling

Hilarious

1. What was Fudge’s reaction to the gift shop? Did he enjoy it? How could

you tell?
2. How does Mr. Hatcher feel about being called “Tubby” again?

3. What was Fudge’s response to his cousin having the same name? Does

he want his cousin to have the same nickname, too?

4. Do you think this is the only time the two families will see each other?

Make a prediction of what might happen.

Chapter Nine - “the Panda Poop Club”

Vocabulary

Word Page # Meaning/Definition

Advertising

Diplomatic

Privileges

Toppled

Gear

1. What does it mean to “sell out” in the way Howie is saying it?
2. Why wasn’t Peter excited about having the VIP tour of the National Zoo?
3. How did Fudge become a member of the Panda Poop club?

4. How did Pete’s family feel about having their cousins stay with them?

What were some clues in the story that helped you?