Questions
What does Greg's dad work on in the basement? p. 25
Civil War battlefield
hooked p. 18
addicted, dependent
Why did Greg get sent home from Rowley's house? p. 30
Greg and Rowley insulted Rowley's dad at dinner.
critical p. 18
judgmental, disapproving
What are Greg's mom's other plans for Greg's dad? p. 26
She makes him watch romantic comedies with her.
fad p. 17
popular trend
What was the best part of Rowley's vacation? p. 31
River safari
assign p. 25
give someone a task
Why doesn't Greg's dad let his kids near his battlefield? p. 27
He thinks they will mess something up.
ruin p. 28
destroy
Why did Greg and Rowley's secret language not work? p. 30
You could still tell what they were saying.
blurry p. 31
not clear
Why doesn't Greg's dad like it when Rowley comes over? p. 27
He thinks Rowley is "accident prone".
decoy p. 32
distraction to mislead someone
What did Greg's dad do when Greg's mom went to the bathroom during the movie? p. 32
He stuffed pillows under the blanket to look like he was asleep so he could go work on his battlefield.
rented p. 32
borrowed something by paying for it
What did Greg's dad say to Manny to keep him out of the basement? p. 27
That he heard grunting noises in the furnace room.
accident prone p. 27
greater chance of getting hurt
Why does Manny sleep with Greg's mom and dad? p. 33
He is afraid of the monster in the furnace room.
cracked the code p. 30
figure out