Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing

Chapters 1 & 2

Questions for Chapters 1 & 2 Free

Check your students' reading comprehension with these questions. Use after students have read chapters one and two. Includes questions about Peter's turtle and the Yarby's visit to their apartment.

Chapter 2 - Summarize the Picture Member

This picture shows Mrs. Yarby looking terrified as Fudge holds up Peter's turtle, Dribble.

Back Then: Elevator Operators Member

In Chapter 1, Peter sees an elevator operator every time he goes into his apartment building. This short passage will explain how some building had elevator operators many years ago.

Back Then: Green Stamps Free

This worksheet has a brief reading passage that describes S & H Green Stamps, as well as some discussion questions. This will help them better understand the scene in Chapter 2 where Fudge puts Green Stamps all over the Yarby's suitcase. Includes a large, close-up photo of a Green Stamp.

Chapters 3 & 4

Questions for Chapters 3 & 4 Member

These seven reading comprehension questions go along with chapters three and four of the book. Includes questions about Fudge's hunger strike and his scary experience at the Central Park playground.

Chapter 3 - Summarize the Picture Member

This picture shows a young boy, sitting in a bathtub with a bowl of cereal over his head. Your students can write a few sentences to describe the scene from the book.

Chapters 5 & 6

Questions for Chapters 5 & 6 Member

This page contains eight questions to check your students reading skills for these chapters. Includes questions about Fudge's birthday party and his experience at the dentist.

Chapter 6 - Summarize the Picture Member

This picture shows Mr. Berman bringing a pair of saddle shoes to Fudge and his mother. Fudge is crying and his mother looks worried.

Back Then: Dressing Up Member

In Chapter 5, Fudge's parents have trouble getting their toddler to wear a suit to his birthday party. Why is a three-year-old wearing a suit to a birthday party? This passage explains and illustrates how people many years ago used to dress up a lot more often.

Back Then: Saddle Shoes Member

In Chapter 6, Fudge's mom tries to buy her son saddle shoes. Most kids today won't know what these are! This worksheet describes saddle shoes and has a large, clear picture to help them understand the story better.

Chapters 7 & 8

Questions for Chapters 7 & 8 Member

Answer these eight questions about chapters seven and eight from the story. Includes questions about the Flying Train Committee's poster project and the Toddle-Bike commercial.

Chapter 8 - Summarize the Picture Member

This picture shows Peter riding on a Toddle-Bike. Fudge is watching him with an inquisitive look on his face.

Chapters 9 & 10

Questions for Chapters 9 & 10 Member

The question page for chapters nine and ten contain seven multiple choice and short answer questions. Includes questions about Fudge at the movie theater and the Hatchers' experience at the hospital.

Chapter 10 - Summarize the Picture Member

This picture shows Peter looking into his empty turtle tank. Fudge, who is standing right behind him, has a big grin on his face.