Chapters 1-12
Who in Greg's family collected comic books?
His dad. (chapter 4, pg. 28)
True or false: Greg and Maura got suspended for fighting.
False (chapter 13)
What is the word that means something is not simple?
complicated
How did Greg make over $200 as a preschooler?
His brothers paid him to clean up after them
What changed Mrs. Davenport's mind about comic books?
She received a box of them to read.
What product did Maura first create to sell on her own?
Pot holders. (chapter 6, pg. 51)
What did Greg make Maura buy him?
An ice-cream sandwich (chapter 14, pgs. 133-134)
What word means 'a method of solving disputes between individuals, groups, and countries'?
arbitration
Why was Maura angry about the ads and book club flyers she saw at school?
The big companies could sell at school but she couldn't.
They were both forbade to sell anything
What is Mr.Z's full name?
Mr. Anthony Zenotopoulos (chapter 7, pg. 57)
Where did Greg and Maura work on their comic book productions?
Down in Greg's playroom (chapter 15, pg. 153)
What word describes someone who roams around looking for things to steal or attack?
marauders
Why did Greg start selling comics at school?
He was no longer allowed to sell toys.
What mistake did Mrs. Davenport make about the comics that were given to her?
She thought they were sent from Greg
Who let Greg borrow 50 cents for lunch?
Brian Lemont. (chapter 2, pg. 16)
Which of Greg's brothers was on the couch when Maura came over?
What is the word that means 'the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do'?
initiative
What did Maura and Greg ask Mr. Z to do?
They asked him to be the faculty advisor for the comic book club.
Why does Greg say it is important to have good art and writing in his comic books?
If they are poor quality, nobody will buy them.
In third grade. (chapter 1 pg. 7)
What did Mrs. Davenport's mother say about comic books?
They are 'cheap and trashy.' (chapter 23, pg. 204)
What is the word that means 'not logical or reasonable'?
irrational
What happened when Greg confronted Maura about her Lost Unicorn book?
She hit him, resulting in Greg having a bloody nose and a black eye.
What did Greg and Maura do for the Ashworth Intermediate School Library
Donated 50% of their profits.