Comprehension
chapters 1-12
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
Mr. Z is helpful and knowledgable.
What type of figurative language is this an example of: Referring to Mrs. Davenport, "It was time for a few words from the warden" (p. 134).
Metaphor. Mrs. Davenport is being compared to a prison warden.
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 describes a character that has many different sides?
complex
What can you infer about Greg from these sentences after Brittany and Eileen come up to Greg and Maura: "Except for the area around his left eye, Greg's whole face turned deep pink. 'Don't be stupid!' he snarled" (pg. 114)?
Greg is embarrassed by what Brittany and Eileen are saying about Maura and him.
What is the meaning of this simile: "Thursday was scraping along like a glacier"(pg. 187)?
The day was going very slowly.
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 is the word that means 'the process of making or growing something for sale or use'?
production
What can you infer about Maura from these sentences when Greg and Maura are called to the principal's office: "Without turning her head, Maura whispered, 'This is your fault. I have never been called to the principal's office before" (pg. 118)?
Maura is very upset with Greg and nervous about being in the principal's office.
What is another word for point of view?
Perspective / opinion
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 'new money' or 'the earnings of sales'?
profit
What can you infer from this sentence: "But Greg could not get away from the wounded look on Maura's face as he had shoved those pictures into her hands" (pg. 115).
Greg is feeling guilty for hurting Maura.
What is the reading skill called that makes a new idea based on clues from the text and background knowledge?
inference
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 'without reason or sense'?
irrational
What can you infer about these sentences after Mrs. Davenport comes to help Mr. Z: "She chuckled, and then said, 'Sorry about the jokes. I'm just relieved this isn't more serious'" (pg. 90)?
Mrs. Davenport has a sense of humor.
What do we call it when a writer uses detailed descriptions instead of just saying what something is?
Show don't tell