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1. Why does Greg not want to call his journal a diary?

Greg does not want to call his journal a diary, because he thinks other kids at school will make fun of him. He says that a jerk might catch him and get the wrong idea. Greg goes on to say that he is not going to write about his "feelings," even if his mom wants, because of the feminine association with feelings and diaries.

2. Why does Greg think that middle school is the dumbest idea ever?

Greg thinks middle school is the dumbest idea ever, because kids of all sizes are mixed together. He thinks that this is why bullying is such a problem.

3. How does Greg approach choosing his seat on the first day of school?

Greg approaches his choosing of a seat by what happened the previous year. He knows that sometimes teachers make you stay in the same seats you sit in without warning, and then you can get stuck next to people you do not like. Because of this, he thinks that sitting in the middle of a bunch of hot girls is a smart move.

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