Characters
Who are the two main characters?
The two main characters are Greg Kenton and Maura Shaw.
What is Greg's hobby?
His hobby is making and collecting money.
What does Mr. Z mean when he tells Greg that reason Maura copies him is because she likes his idea?
He means that Maura was inspired by Greg and wanted to see if making comic book would earn her money too.
Where does lunch Money first take place?
Ashworth Intermediate School.
Why does Greg make and sell comics?
To make money.
Does Greg have any siblings? If he does how many does he have? What are their names?
Yes, he has two brothers, their names are Edward and Ross.
What grade are Maura and Greg in?
They are in 6th grade.
Why did the author say, "Greg had set a sales goal for the first week." ($25)
To show that Greg was planning ahead, but that he was not selling the enough of the numbers he needed to meet his goal.
What classroom do Maura and Greg study in?
Room 27.
Why did Greg not like Maura making comic books?
He did not want Maura to copy him, and he did not want her to do the same things as him.
What is the name of Greg's Math teacher?
Mr.Z
What is the name of Greg's comics?
Chunky Comics
Why did the author say that, " When Greg was at lunch and sat down next to his friend Ted Kendall, he was not paying attention to anything else going on and didn't even taste his lunch because he was so distracted?"
He wrote this to show that Greg was very focused on his comic.
How far away do Maura and Greg live from each other?
They live across the street fro each other.
Why did Maura punch Greg in the eye?
She punched greg in the eye because they both had the same idea to make a comic book and they got into a fight.
What is the name of Greg's principal?
Mrs. Davenport
What do Greg's older brothers think about him getting punched in the eye by a girl?
They think that it s funny and they are teasing Greg about it.
Why does the author show the ten steps that Greg uses to make his comic books?
To show that it was a difficult challenge from start to finish. Greg thought that each step had to be perfect or no one would buy his comics.
What Avenue does Greg live on?
He lives on Maple Avenue
Why does Mr. Z love math so much?
There is no guesswork there are always right answers.
Is Greg selfish or is he greedy for money?
Greg is selfish because he wants all the money to himself.
What is Mr. Z's theory about why Greg and Maura don't get along?
He thinks they are alike, but both of them are too stubborn to try to be friends
Why does Mr. Z say that," you can only use one toilet at a time so you don't need that many?
He said that because Greg told him he wants to be a billionaire and in his house there will be ,any bathrooms.
+250
+250
Why did Greg make Mr.Z faint?
He made Mr. Z faint because he was getting annoyed.