Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
5th Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and literary analysis of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer," making it perfectly suited for 5th grade students who are developing their ability to recall specific details from text and analyze literary elements. The questions assess students' understanding of character relationships, plot events, and thematic elements within Jeff Kinney's popular novel. Students need strong recall skills to answer detailed questions about characters like Greg, Rowley, and Rodrick, as well as specific events such as Greg's swimming pool incident and household responsibilities. The quiz also requires higher-order thinking skills as students analyze the main themes of the story and identify literary devices like irony and hyperbole that create the book's distinctive humor. This combination of literal comprehension and literary analysis reflects the reading standards expected at the upper elementary level. Created by Sarah Williams, an English teacher in India who teaches grade 5. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for assessing student comprehension after completing the novel, making it ideal for summative assessment or as a comprehensive review activity. Teachers can use this quiz as a post-reading assessment to gauge how well students absorbed both plot details and literary concepts, or break it into sections for formative assessment throughout the reading process. The mix of factual recall and analytical questions makes it versatile for homework assignments, small group discussions, or individual practice sessions. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.5.1 for citing textual evidence, RL.5.2 for determining themes, and RL.5.3 for analyzing character relationships, while also supporting RL.5.4 through the identification of literary devices that contribute to the text's meaning and tone.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who was Rowley's new friend and Greg's backup friend?
Rodrig
Collin Lee
Fregley
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.3.10
CCSS.RL.4.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who bought a diary to Greg?
Rodrick
His Mom
His Dad
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.3.10
CCSS.RL.4.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the name of the boy who writes the diary?
Rodrick Heffley
Greg Heffley
Rowley Jefferson
Joe Heffley
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.3.10
CCSS.RL.4.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How did Greg keep warm while hiding in the locker room at the swimming pool?
Jogged on the spot
Wrapped himself in toilet paper
Put his hands under the hot tap
Sat beside the radiator
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RF.5.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What job do Rodrick and Greg have to do in the house every night?
Wash the dishes
Hoover the carpet
Clean the windows
Sweep the floor
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.3.10
CCSS.RL.4.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where did Rowley go on holidays last year?
Austria
Spain
Portugal
Australia
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.3.10
CCSS.RL.4.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What hobby does Greg's dad like?
Working on Civil War Miniature Battlefield
Making helicopters from Lego
Constructing model railways
Playing tennis
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.3.10
CCSS.RL.4.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
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