The Last Straw
Greg's dad makes him sign up for this spring sport to get him off video games, leading to embarrassing soccer moments.
What is rec league soccer?
This girl is the reason Greg tries to act cool at school and gets into trouble with his dad.
Who is Holly Hills
Greg's New Year's Resolution is to stop doing this annoying habit
What is chewing on potato chips so loudly?
The name of the main character who writes in his diary.
Who is Greg Heffley?
The book reveals that Greg wears these due to his extreme nearsightedness.
Answer: What are contact lenses?
This is the official name of the "animal" Greg and Rodrick have to report to if they get into fights, leading to more trouble.
What is the Tattle Turtle?
What embarrassing item of clothing does Greg wear at church after sitting on chocolate in the car?
What is his mom's robe (or sweater around his waist)
To get money to buy snacks, Greg digs up this item in Rowley's yard.
What is a time capsule?
Greg's best friend, who joins the same wilderness troop as Greg.
Who is Rowley Jefferson?
The color of the cover for The Last Straw.
What is green?
Greg's mom tries to get him to stop this activity in the backyard, which he thinks is a way to find buried treasure.
What is digging holes
Greg's dad gets extra grumpy one morning because Greg is wearing this to the kitchen table.
What is Mom's robe?
Greg's dad threatens to send him to this type of school if he doesn't "toughen up" and change his act.
What is military academy (or a boarding school)?
The name of the girl in school Greg has a crush on
Who is Holly Hills?
This character calls Greg "Ploopy" in the book.
Who is Manny?
This is the item Greg makes for his dad on Father's Day, hoping to get out of chores, but it backfires.
What is a Chore Coupon?
To get money for his own time capsule, Greg digs up something in Rowley's yard to find his lost money. What does he find?
What is his own time capsule (containing money)
During a church service, Greg has to wear his sweater around his waist after he accidentally sits on this in the car.
What is chocolate?
This character's growing frustration with Greg's "wimpy" ways is a central conflict in the book.
Who is Greg's dad (Frank Heffley)?
What Greg makes for his dad on Father's Day that backfires
What is a chore coupon?
Greg starts a rumor that the school bathrooms have these hidden devices, hoping to scare people into behaving.
What are security cameras (or "air fresheners that are actually security cameras")?
What important school item goes missing from Mrs. Craig's desk, making her really angry?
What is the big dictionary
Greg accidentally saves his dad from a boring party at the Snella family house by doing this.
What is farting (or causing a scene that lets them leave)?
The name of the older brother who makes Greg look stupid in front of their dad during a hotel stay.
Who is Rodrick Heffley?
Greg's idea to cross a stream after their wilderness troop trip is to drive the camper over this.
What are the rocks at the shallow part of the stream?