Name:________________________ Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Reading Comprehension
(Pages 1-10)

DO NOT copy your answers from the book. Write them in your OWN words!

1. Whose idea was it to write the journal?

A. Greg’s dad C. Greg’s mom
B. Greg D. Greg’s teacher

2. Why does he call it a “journal”, not a “diary”?

3. Why does Greg believe middle school is the “dumbest idea ever invented”?

4. What does Greg believe grade levels should be based on?

A. Test scores C. Weight
B. Height D. Age

5. Why did Ronnie McCoy get the attention of all the cute girls in 5th grade?

6. In middle school, what things make it easier to get girls attention, according to
Greg?
A. Lots of money C. A cute butt
B. Nice clothes D. All of the above

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 Name:______________________ Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Reading Comprehension
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7. Why is Greg about to move up one spot in popularity?

8. Explain the following: “it goes in one ear and out the other”? What does this mean?

9. Why wouldn’t anyone play basketball on the court with a net?

10. Why was Darren Walsh so unpopular with his classmates?

A. He wasn’t very smart C. He wasn’t good at basketball
B. He touched the cheese D. He was the fastest runner

11. What did Greg do to protect himself from the Cheese Touch?

12. What happened to Abe Hall after he got the Cheese Touch? (two things)
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