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This free KS2 quiz on Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney contains 45 questions covering the first book in the hugely popular series. Follow middle-schooler Greg Heffley, his long-suffering best friend Rowley, the dreaded “Cheese Touch”, and Greg’s many schemes to become popular. The questions test how well readers remember the characters, plot and funny moments of the story.
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Q1 of 45
What is the name of the main character who writes the diary?
Q2 of 45
Why does Greg start writing in the journal at the beginning of the book?
Q3 of 45
What does Greg insist his book should be called instead of a 'diary'?
Q4 of 45
What is the name of Greg's best friend?
Q5 of 45
What is the name of Greg's older brother, who is often mean to him?
Q6 of 45
What is the name of Greg's spoiled younger brother?
Q7 of 45
What is the name of the band that Greg's older brother plays in?
Q8 of 45
Which instrument does Rodrick play in his band?
Q9 of 45
What is the 'Cheese Touch' in the story?
Q10 of 45
Where does the mouldy piece of cheese sit at school?
Q11 of 45
How can someone get rid of the Cheese Touch once they have it?
Q12 of 45
At the end of the book, who is forced to eat the mouldy cheese?
Q13 of 45
How does Greg avoid being forced to eat the cheese?
Q14 of 45
After the cheese goes missing, what does Greg tell everyone to protect Rowley?
Q15 of 45
Greg is worried about one thing above almost everything else at school. What is it?
Q16 of 45
When Greg's mum makes him try out for the school play, what part does he get?
Q17 of 45
Which famous story is the school play based on?
Q18 of 45
In PE, the class does a unit on which sport that Greg is paired up for by weight?
Q19 of 45
Which unusual classmate is Greg paired with for wrestling?
Q20 of 45
What job do Greg and Rowley take on, walking younger children safely home?
Q21 of 45
What is the name of the cartoon that Greg and Rowley create together?
Q22 of 45
What happens to Greg and Rowley while they are out trick-or-treating on Halloween?
Q23 of 45
Where do Greg and Rowley hide from the teenagers on Halloween?
Q24 of 45
What do Greg and Rowley build in Rowley's basement in October?
Q25 of 45
What video game does Greg really want for Christmas?
Q26 of 45
On Christmas morning, what does Greg receive that he no longer wants?
Q27 of 45
In their game with the Big Wheel, what does Greg throw at Rowley as he rides down the hill?
Q28 of 45
What happens to Rowley during the Big Wheel game?
Q29 of 45
After Rowley breaks his hand, why does Greg become jealous?
Q30 of 45
Why does Rowley get in trouble on Safety Patrol duty when it was really Greg's fault?
Q31 of 45
What does Greg do to the younger children while on Safety Patrol that gets 'Rowley' in trouble?
Q32 of 45
Why do Greg and Rowley stop being friends for a while?
Q33 of 45
What does Greg dream about being when he grows up?
Q34 of 45
How does Greg usually treat his best friend Rowley?
Q35 of 45
What is one of the main lessons Greg slowly learns by the end of the book?
Q36 of 45
How is the book written and illustrated?
Q37 of 45
What does Greg do with his yearbook when he sees Rowley won 'Class Clown'?
Q38 of 45
How does Greg feel about his dad wanting him to spend time outdoors?
Q39 of 45
By the end of the book, what happens between Greg and Rowley?
Q40 of 45
What does Greg's mum accidentally give him instead of his real present one Christmas?
Q41 of 45
Which video game does Greg's family ban him from after he listens to Rodrick's music?
Q42 of 45
What does Greg give Rowley as a not-very-nice Christmas present?
Q43 of 45
Who does Greg try to become friends with to make Rowley jealous?
Q44 of 45
What is the name of Greg's dad?
Q45 of 45
What does Greg think middle school is full of, making it hard to survive?