Exploring Fig Pudding Chapters 1-5

What is the name of the main character in "Fig Pudding"?

• Cliff

• Josh

• Brad

• Ralph

Who is the youngest sibling in Cliff's family?

• Brad

• Josh

• Nate

• Teddy

What holiday does the family celebrate in the first five chapters?

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

• Easter

• Halloween

What is the name of Cliff's little sister?

• Libby

• Sarah

• Emily

• Annie

What food does the family make that is mentioned in the title of the book?

• Apple pie

• Fig pudding

• Chocolate cake

• Banana bread

Which of the following best describes Cliff's feelings about his large family?

• He is always annoyed by them.

• He sometimes finds them overwhelming but loves them.

• He wishes he was an only child.

• He ignores them most of the time.

Why does Cliff's family have to go to the hospital in the first five chapters?

• Someone broke a leg.

• Teddy swallows a marble.

• Their mom is having a baby.

• Brad gets sick.

How does Cliff help his mom during the Christmas preparations?

• He decorates the tree by himself.

• He helps watch his younger siblings.

• He cooks the entire meal.

• He goes shopping for presents.

What is one way the family tries to solve problems together in the first five chapters?

• They ignore the problem.

• They talk and work together.

• They ask neighbors for help.

• They leave it for their parents to fix.

Which of the following best shows how Cliff feels about his brother Brad?

• He is jealous of Brad.

• He admires Brad and sometimes feels frustrated with him.

• He never wants to spend time with Brad.

• He is afraid of Brad.