Name:_______________ Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 2)

Reading Comprehension
(Pages 203-217)

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

1. Why did Greg wish he had been keeping in touch with his French pen pal?

2. Why didn’t Greg run out of the bathroom when he saw the lady putting on makeup?

3. What mistake did Greg make that caused him to get up and run for the bathroom?

4. Who did Rodrick blame for the videotaping screw up?

A. Greg’s mom C. Greg’s dad
B. Greg D. Leland, the babysitter

5. What did Greg do to make sure Rodrick didn’t find him in the bathroom?

By D. Edwards
 Name:______________ Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 2)
Reading Comprehension
(Pages 203-217) p. 2

6. Why did the kids at school call Greg the “stealthinator”?

7. True or False, Rodrick has been hiding in his room because the video of his Talent Show
performance was put on the internet and he was embarrassed by his mom?

8. What did Greg do to try and make Rodrick feel better?

9. What was Greg’s plan to keep Rodrick from ever reading his journal?
A. Tear it up and flush it down the toilet C. Give it to his grandpa
B. Throw in the bathroom trash can D. Take it to the science fair

10. The story that Rodrick told about Greg’s experience in the women’s bathroom “backfired” on
him. What does this mean? (Look on pages 213-214)

By D. Edwards