Name:_______________ Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 2)

Reading Comprehension
(Pages 123-138)

DO NOT copy your answers from the book. Write them in your OWN words!

1. What idea did Mrs. Heffley come up with to help Rodrick make some money?

2. What did Mrs. Heffley spend $200 on at the store?

3. Why does Rodrick tell everyone that he’s a “professional drummer”?

A. Because he is really good at playing C. Because he was paid to play in the
B. Because he plays in the school marching community theater
band D. Because he has a glass eye

4. What practice assignment did Rodrick give Greg and Rowley?

5. According to Greg, Moose evolved from what?

A. Bubble gum C. Rats
B. People D. Birds

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 Name:______________ Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 2)
Reading Comprehension
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6. Why did Greg’s mom buy the “Magick and Monsters” books?

7. True or False, Greg thinks that the glass eye would be a good way to help him get better
grades?

8. Why did the school cancel music education?

9. What is “ten times worse” than playing “Magick and Monsters” in front of Greg’s mom?
A. Playing the game with Rodrick C. Writing a paper about history and
B. Taking drum lessons from Rodrick poetry
D. Having a glass eye
10. Who is Mrs. Lee? Greg said “that woman watches me like a HAWK”. What does that mean?

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