Greg
What is Greg's biggest talent?
Money/Business
What does Maura tell the school comittee that they are going to do with their profits from selling the comics?
They will donate 10% to the school library
What does Maura sell that makes Greg admit that she is a good thinker?
Pot holders
How does Greg make comic books different than the ones at the store?
How does Maura react to seeing her first copy of a comic book? How does Greg feel to see Maura's reaction to the first copy?
She holds it like a rare gem
He feels great. It makes him feel like he has given Maura a precious gift.
How does Greg feel when Mr. Z suggests Maura may like him?
Uncomfortable
What are Greg and Maura's jobs in the comic company?
Maura: lettering and drawing
Greg: inking and printing
What does Maura think about Greg's comic book?
She thinks it is good
What are two examples of how Greg makes money?
Selling comics, selling gum & candy, making his brothers' beds, selling toys
Why does Greg think Maura is calling him on the phone?
To steal new ideas for her books
Give two examples of nicknames Greg's brothers give him.
Scrooge, Old Moneybags, Mr. Cashman
Why does Greg get upset when he sees The Lost Unicorn?
He is disturbed to see a comic that isn't his. It means someone is cashing in on his idea. Plus, it was made by Maura
What was the first competition between Greg and Maura? Who won?
When Greg got a Big Wheel, so did Maura. They raced down the street ending in "almost a tie".
What does the principal tell Greg and Maura about their comics?
Stop selling them at school
What does Maura pass to Greg during social studies? Why does he start worrying?
She passes a note saying that she has to show him something and that she loves comics. Greg is worried Maura has a trick or maybe wants to be friends.
How is Greg similar to his friends? How is he different?
He and his friends dreamed of becoming rich, but he was the only one working towards it.
What does Mr. Z say about his comic idea?
A true idea can't be owned. Greg should not be angry, but flattered that Maura used his idea.
What happens after Greg rips Maura's comic book?
She punches him in the nose.
What kind of advertisements are at the school?
Domino's Pizza at the cafeteria, Adidas on sports equipment, Nike book covers on the social studies books
How have Greg's thoughts about money changed since the beginning of the book?
At first, he only thinks about writing. After the fight with Maura, he begins to wonder if he is too selfish. By the end, he is happy about giving the money away.
What hurts Greg more than being punched in the face by a girl?
Being called "a greedy little money-grubber, just like always!" since his brothers always accuse him of being greedy
He doesn't like conflict
What business deal does Greg offer Maura and how much does she agree to?
Maura will be included in Chunky Comics and she will take 75% of the profits
What idea does Greg have for the school store?
The students and school will get 50% of the profit
What two things does Greg admit about Maura while lying on his bed?
1. The results are good.
2. He is halfway happy about Maura coming back the next day.