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'Diary' of Jeff Kinney Trivia Quiz

"I wouldn't say I was a wimpy kid, but I had my moments," quoted Jeff Kinney.

A multiple-choice quiz by pennie1478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
pennie1478

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
380,300

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
206

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what state was Jeff Kinney born? Hint

Pennsylvania

New York

Maryland

Rhode Island

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was Jeff Kinney's favorite author growing up? Hint

Judy Blume

Roald Dahl

Lincoln Peirce

Mary Pope Osborne

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Question 3 of 10

3. While in high school, what did the University of Maryland come to Jeff Kinney about writing for them? Hint

Opening remarks for a graduation

Comic strip

Computer program

Thesis on comics

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Question 4 of 10

4. What branch of military gave Jeff Kinney a scholarship so he could attend Villanova University in Pennsylvania? Hint

Army

Marines

Air Force

Coast Guard

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Question 5 of 10

5. What children's author did Jeff Kinney seek out for advice about his cartoon Igdoof? Hint

James Patterson

Judy Blume

Lincoln Peirce

Carolyn Keene

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Question 6 of 10

6. Was Jeff Kinney in college when he came up with Greg Heffley and the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. On what website did Jeff Kinney's character Greg Heffley begin? Hint

Jollybrain

Gamebrain

Triviabrain

Funbrain

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Question 8 of 10

8. Because of the success of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, what magazine named Jeff Kinney as one of their 100 Most Influential People in 2009? Hint

Rolling Stone

People

Time

Newsweek

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Question 9 of 10

9. Was "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" supposed to be a kids' book?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. What did Jeff Kinney name the bookstore he opened with his second wife in 2015? Hint

An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Cafe

Just For Kids Bookstore and Cafe

A Wimpy Bookstore and Cafe

Greg's Bookstore and Cafe

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what state was Jeff Kinney born?

Answer: Maryland

Jeff Kinney came into the world on February 19, 1971 at Malcolm Grow Medical Facility on Andrews Air Force Base. He was born to Air Force officer Brian Kinney and his wife Patricia. Jeff had two older siblings and one younger sibling.

2. Who was Jeff Kinney's favorite author growing up?

Answer: Judy Blume

Jeff loved the characters in Judy Blume's books, especially when she wrote about Peter Hatcher. He felt like he identified with Peter Hatcher because of his younger brother.

3. While in high school, what did the University of Maryland come to Jeff Kinney about writing for them?

Answer: Computer program

When his mom bought an Apple computer in 1985, Jeff took an interest in writing computer programs. During his high school years at Bishop McNamara in Forestville, Maryland, Jeff was hired by the University of Maryland to write a computer program for them.

4. What branch of military gave Jeff Kinney a scholarship so he could attend Villanova University in Pennsylvania?

Answer: Air Force

Jeff took the scholarship so he could attend college, but after a year he left Villanova and the scholarship behind so he didn't have to attend the Air Force. Jeff transferred to the University of Maryland and continued with his comics.

5. What children's author did Jeff Kinney seek out for advice about his cartoon Igdoof?

Answer: Lincoln Peirce

Lincoln Peirce had a comic in the "Washington Post" called "Big Nate". Jeff wrote to Lincoln for advice on his comic. Lincoln gave him some words of wisdom on speech balloons and how much to write in them. In one of Lincoln's comic strips, he added a picture of Jeff's cartoon character Igdoof to his comic "Big Nate".

6. Was Jeff Kinney in college when he came up with Greg Heffley and the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"?

Answer: No

Jeff was freshly divorced and restarting his life in Massachusetts when he came up with the idea for Greg Heffley and the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid".

7. On what website did Jeff Kinney's character Greg Heffley begin?

Answer: Funbrain

Funbrain was the website Jeff worked for after his divorce. After reading about Greg Heffley, Jeff's boss decided to add an entry from Greg's journal page to the Funbrain site every day.

8. Because of the success of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, what magazine named Jeff Kinney as one of their 100 Most Influential People in 2009?

Answer: Time

In 2009, Jeff Kinney became one of "Time" magazines 100 Most Influential People. A Greg Heffley balloon was added to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2010. The Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards awarded "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" as the favorite book four times.

9. Was "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" supposed to be a kids' book?

Answer: No

Jeff Kinney originally wanted the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" to be a 1,300 page adult novel. When it was picked up by Amulet Books, Jeff was asked to reduce the length and make it a series of children's stories. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" was introduced to the public in 2007.

10. What did Jeff Kinney name the bookstore he opened with his second wife in 2015?

Answer: An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Cafe

Jeff and his wife Julie opened their bookstore in what is known as the nerve center of Plainsville, Massachusetts. The bookstore has a second storey that can be used for private events. A cafe sells food and beverages to have while you read and relax.

Source: Author pennie1478

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