Characters
Who is the main character of the story?
Greg Heffley
What type of school has Greg just started attending?
Middle school
Who bought Greg the diary?
His mother
What strange thing is lying on the basketball court?
A piece of cheese
What month does the story begin?
September
Who is Greg's best friend?
Rowley Jefferson
Why does Greg think middle school is difficult?
Because smaller kids and bigger kids are all together.
What does Greg call the diary?
A journal
What is "The Cheese Touch"?
A game/curse that spreads when someone touches the cheese.
What does Greg want to be when he grows up?
Famous (Rich, popular)
What is the name of Greg's older brother?
Rodrick
What does Greg want most at school?
To become popular.
Which brother likes to play pranks on Greg?
Rodrick
What happens if you get the Cheese Touch?
Other kids avoid you until you pass it to someone else.
What sport does Rowley enjoy?
Wrestling
What is the name of Greg's younger brother?
Manny
Where do Greg and Rowley usually sit during lunch?
At their own lunch table (or by themselves).
Which family member often gets away with everything?
Manny
Why are students afraid of the Cheese Touch?
They think it is disgusting and contagious.
What does Greg often write and draw in his journal?
Stories and cartoons about his life.
Who often embarrasses Greg because he acts younger than the other kids?
Rowley Jefferson
What event at school makes Greg think a lot about popularity?
Student elections / class popularity rankings
What does Greg's mom want him to do instead of playing video games?
Read books / be more active / write in his journal
How did the original piece of cheese get its reputation?
It stayed outside for a long time and became moldy.
Why does Greg think writing in a journal might be useful one day?
So he won't have to answer questions when he becomes famous.