Fuzzy Mud Chapters 1-4

1. Tamaya felt uncomfortable at lunch. Why did she feel different than her friends?

• A. She didn’t like her haircut.
• B. She was embarrassed by the way her friends treated her.
• C. She thought the boys were gross.
• D. She didn’t like going to her dad’s house.

2. Why did Dr. Humbard not like working with Mr. Fitzman?

• A. He didn’t think that Mr. Fitzman was very smart.
• B. He was upset that he had been fired.
• C. He thought Mr. Fitzman was crazy.
• D. Dr. Humbard had to do all the work.

3. According to Dr. Humbard, what was the sole purpose of Sunny Ray Farms?

4. Why did Tamaya have to go home with Marshall?

• A. Her parents would make her switch schools if she didn’t walk with him.
• B. Marshall’s parents wanted him to walk home with Tamaya.
• C. Tamaya couldn’t carry all of her books home.
• D. Tamaya’s mom insisted that Tamaya walk home with Marshall.

5. What was Tamaya’s greatest fear?

6. Why did Marshall attend school at Woodbridge Academy?

• A. His parents wanted him to get a good education.
• B. He received a scholarship so he could attend.
• C. He had been kicked out of other schools.
• D. He was zoned for Woodbridge Academy.

7. What event happened that changed Marhsall’s life forever?

• A. Chad began attending school at Woodbridge Academy.
• B. Tamaya began attending school at Woodbrdige Academy.
• C. Marshall’s mom had twins.
• D. Chad’s friends threatened to beat up Marshall.

8. How did the author show the reader how Marshall had changed?

9. Describe Tamaya.

10. Why are the scientists at Sunny Ray farms working on a new energy source?

• A. Gas is too expensive.
• B. There are too many people in the world.
• C. The country needs clean energy.
• D. Solar energy is too expensive.