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What role does Greg land in the school play?
What role does Greg land in the school play?
Greg and Rowley collaborate on the Zoo-Wee Mama! comic strip.
Greg and Rowley collaborate on the Zoo-Wee Mama! comic strip.
True
What happens to Rowley after he falls off the Big Wheel?
What happens to Rowley after he falls off the Big Wheel?
He breaks his hand.
Greg's mother is disappointed after the play is shut down because Patty's __________ are broken.
Greg's mother is disappointed after the play is shut down because Patty's __________ are broken.
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Match the characters with their actions:
Match the characters with their actions:
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What is the primary reason Greg Heffley agrees to write in a journal?
What is the primary reason Greg Heffley agrees to write in a journal?
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Greg Heffley enjoys the Cheese Touch and wishes to get it.
Greg Heffley enjoys the Cheese Touch and wishes to get it.
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Who is Greg's best friend?
Who is Greg's best friend?
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Greg's father enjoys hiding in the bushes on Halloween night to drench __________ with water.
Greg's father enjoys hiding in the bushes on Halloween night to drench __________ with water.
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Match the family members of Greg Heffley to their characteristics:
Match the family members of Greg Heffley to their characteristics:
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Study Notes
Introduction to Greg Heffley
- Greg Heffley is a middle school student who prefers to refer to his writings as a journal, not a diary.
- He expects to write for future fame, expressing disdain for his current middle school situation.
The Cheese Incident
- A piece of cheese left on the basketball court became moldy and symbolized bad luck at school.
- Touching the Cheese gives students the "Cheese Touch," which lasts until it's passed on to others.
- The last person with the Cheese Touch moved away, and Greg fears its resurgence.
Family Dynamics
- Greg has two brothers: Rodrick, a teenage bully, and Manny, a spoiled toddler who gets away with mischief.
- Their father disapproves of Greg's video game habits, urging him towards sports.
- A Halloween tradition involves Greg's father dousing trick-or-treaters with water from a trash can.
Halloween Adventures
- Greg and Rowley attempt to create a haunted house but earn minimal profit.
- They face backlash from older teens while trick-or-treating, resulting in being drenched by Greg's father.
School Challenges
- Greg fails a geography test on state capitals, influenced by a classmate's reminder to the teacher.
- His mother pressures him into auditioning for a school play, where he is cast as a tree opposite Patty Farrell as Dorothy.
- Nervous during the performance, Greg disrupts the play, leading to chaos and ultimately shutting it down.
Friendship Strains
- A game with Rowley leads to an accident where Rowley breaks his hand, drawing jealousy from Greg when girls pamper Rowley.
- Greg joins the Safety Patrol with Rowley, enjoying the perks like hot chocolate.
Cartoon Aspirations
- Greg attempts to gain recognition in the school newspaper with a comic strip, Zoo-Wee Mama!, co-created with Rowley.
- Discontent arises when Greg wants to explore new ideas, but Rowley prefers to stick with their original strip, leading Greg to submit independently.
Conflict and Consequences
- After a misunderstanding involving kindergartners, Rowley gets suspended while Greg faces dismissal from the Safety Patrol.
- Greg seeks to be recognized as "Class Clown" for the yearbook but fails.
- Tensions peak when Greg discovers Rowley's success in the newspaper with the unchanged Zoo-Wee Mama! strip.
Resolution and Reconciliation
- Greg and Rowley confront school bullies who force them to eat the Cheese; Greg evades this by claiming a dairy allergy.
- In a turn of events, Greg takes responsibility for throwing away the Cheese to protect Rowley, demonstrating loyalty.
- Their friendship restores as they navigate the challenges of school life together.
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Explore the hilarious adventures of Greg Heffley in 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid.' This quiz delves into Greg's insights on middle school life, the infamous Cheese Touch, and his aspirations for fame. Test your knowledge on one of the most beloved children's series!
