Quiz: Which Diary of a Wimpy Kid Character Are You?

Remember that guy from class who constantly got himself into idiotic situations but somehow always managed to worm his way out? And his best friend who perpetually smelled like a garbage dump? If yes, then you definitely understand why Jeff Kinney’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” became the bible for millions of schoolkids and former schoolkids worldwide. And now there’s a quiz that’ll show you exactly which one of this crew of losers, schemers, and plain weird kids you really are.

Greg Heffley’s Universe: What Makes Diary of a Wimpy Kid Special?

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” works on a simple formula: take an ordinary middle-school underachiever, give him a diary, and watch him lie to himself about his own coolness. Greg Heffley is selfish, lazy, and manipulative, but somehow devilishly charming. Kinney created a character who does all those awful things we thought about in middle school but never dared to actually do.

The book series sold over 250 million copies not because there’s some moral lesson or uplifting story. Quite the opposite – Greg rarely learns from his mistakes, constantly throws his friends under the bus, and thinks only about himself. And that’s the whole point: finally, here’s a protagonist who acts like a real teenager, not some perfect role model.

Westmore Middle School is a concentrated dose of every school nightmare. There are jocks who stuff nerds into lockers, girls who ignore the main character, and teachers who clearly chose the wrong profession. Every character is a hyper-exaggerated version of a real school archetype. Rowley Jefferson is a naive simpleton who collects dinosaurs at age 13. Rodrick is the sadistic older brother with a rock band called “Löded Diper.” Manny is the manipulative little brother who runs the entire family at age three.

Quiz Goal: Find Yourself Among Westmore Middle School Students

The quiz works on the principle of recognizing behavioral patterns. Questions are built around typical school situations: what do you do when the teacher calls on you, how do you react to bullying, what role do you choose in group projects.

Each answer is tied to specific character traits. Choose “hide behind my friend” – you get Greg points. Say “tell my parents everything” – that’s classic Rowley. The algorithm considers not just direct matches but combinations of traits. After all, in real life we’re rarely a carbon copy of one character – more often it’s a mix of several.

The test result isn’t just “you’re Greg” or “you’re Rowley.” The quiz gives you percentages and explains exactly which traits match up. You get an honest portrait of your school alter ego, even if you graduated ages ago.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Characters You Can Get in the Quiz

The quiz has five possible results – five of the series’ most vivid characters. Each represents a specific school archetype, from scheming manipulator to weird outcast. You’ll probably recognize yourself or your classmates in one of them – Kinney wrote them based on real people, just cranked their personality traits up to eleven.

Greg Heffley – The Scheming Underachiever

Greg thinks he’s a future star stuck among idiots. His main goal is to become popular without putting in any effort. Classic example: when he had to do a history project, Greg made Rowley do all the work while he played video games. When the project failed, he blamed his friend.

In the quiz, you get Greg if you choose sneaky shortcuts, avoid responsibility, and always have an excuse ready. If you’ve ever copied homework five minutes before class or faked being sick before a test – there’s something of Greg in you.

Rowley Jefferson – The Naive Optimist

Rowley is that friend who still believes in Santa and cries at cartoons. He doesn’t care about popularity; he’s happy playing with his toys and eating cookies with his mom. The paradox is that Rowley often gets exactly what Greg desperately wants – attention from girls, a role in the school play, popularity.

The test identifies “Rowley” through answers related to sincerity, childlike spontaneity, and faith in the good. If you choose “tell the truth” or “call my mom” – get ready to see Rowley’s face in your results.

Rodrick Heffley – The Big Brother Tyrant

Rodrick is the embodiment of every little brother’s nightmare. Sleeps until 3 PM, plays drums in the garage, and screws Greg over at every opportunity. His signature move is blackmail. Remember when Greg got stuck in the women’s bathroom at a retirement home party? Rodrick still uses that story.

In the quiz, you get Rodrick if you love chaos and choose options like “throw a party while parents are away” or “film it and post online.” If your sense of humor borders on sadism – you’re Rodrick.

Fregley – The Weird Neighbor

Fregley is that kid parents force you to befriend because “he’s lonely.” He eats strange things, talks about himself in third person, and collects scab crusts. His house smells like cats even though there are no cats.

You get the “Fregley” result by choosing the most unexpected answer options. “What to do if you’re not picked for the team?” – “Create my own sport.” That’s Fregley in all his glory.

Holly Hills – The Perfect Girl

Holly is Greg’s unattainable dream. Smart, beautiful, popular, and most importantly – completely oblivious to the main character. She plays tennis, sings in choir, and always smells like strawberries (according to Greg).

In the test, Holly corresponds to answers about responsibility, achievements, and social activism. If you choose “organize a charity drive” or “be team captain” – you’re clearly in Holly’s league.

How School Archetypes Influenced Quiz Question Creation

When I developed this quiz, I took classic schoolkid typology and adapted it to the book’s characters. The question “How do you prepare for a test?” reveals your basic approach to responsibility. Greg would choose “copy from the smart kid,” Rowley – “ask mom for help,” Holly – “start studying a week ahead.”

Bullying situations show your conformity level. The quiz includes: “Your friend is being laughed at. What do you do?” Greg would pretend not to know them. Rowley would cry along with his friend. Rodrick would join the bullying if it benefits him. Each answer option is tied to a specific character.

Hobby questions reveal social adaptation. Collecting comics – that’s Rowley. Garage band – Rodrick. Trying to get into something cool but quickly losing interest – pure Greg. I specifically selected hobbies that most accurately reflect each hero’s character.

I added trap questions to the test where the socially acceptable answer doesn’t always lead to the “good” character. For example, “always tell the truth” could lead to either Holly (responsibility) or Fregley (lack of social filters). This makes results more accurate and unexpected.

The final algorithm considers not just individual answers but their combinations. The combo “avoid conflicts” + “love video games” + “don’t like sports” will likely give you Greg. But “strange hobbies” + “don’t understand sarcasm” + “eat unusual food” – that’s Fregley territory. I spent a long time testing different combinations to make sure results maximally match character personalities.

The quiz is a chance to laugh at yourself and remember your school years without rose-colored glasses. You can share results on social media, compare with friends, and argue about who’s more like Greg. And if you get Fregley – that’s food for thought. Just kidding. Or am I?