The Treasure of Lemon Brown

What is Greg’s main problem at the beginning of the story?

• Greg’s father wants him to get a good education. 
• Greg is allowed to play high school basketball. 
• Greg is failing math and is allowed to play ball with the Community Center. 
• Greg’s father says he cannot play ball because he is failing math. 

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The setting of the story is— 

• a rainy night in Harlem 
• early morning in a southern city 
• a blues club in the 1940s  
• afternoon in the school gymnasium

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There is conflict between Lemon Brown and three men because— 

• Lemon Brown owes the men money 
• the men decide to beat up Lemon Brown 
• Lemon Brown breaks into an empty house 
• the men want Lemon Brown’s treasure 

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What is the main conflict in "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" is...

• Lemon Brown vs. Greg
• Greg vs. his father 
• Lemon Brown vs. thugs
• thugs vs. Greg's father

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Lemon Brown shares his heritage with Greg by— 

• giving Greg his harmonica and newspaper clippings 
• showing Greg photographs of Jesse 
• explaining what his treasure means to him and his son 
• fighting to defend his treasure

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Which of the following is the best summary of the story? 

• Greg wants to be on the school basketball team, but he doesn’t play well enough. So, after talking to Lemon Brown, he decides to work harder. 
• Greg wants to play basketball, but his father won’t let him. So, Greg runs away to get back at him.
• Greg wants to play basketball, but his father wants him to improve his grades. Lemon Brown’s story helps Greg better understand his dad. 
• Greg is more interested in basketball than academics. When he meets Lemon Brown, he realizes he needs to go to school to be successful. 

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Lemon Brown tells Greg that his heart was broken when

• he found out his son had been killed in the war.
• he found out that his son did not appreciate his treasure.
• he realized that he was not talented enough to be a great blues singer.
• he realized that his son did not value the harmonica as much as he did.

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Which statement best expresses the THEME of "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"?

• The life of a blues singer can be extremely difficult.
• People should not respect what their fathers say and do.
• The value of a treasure may be unrelated to its monetary value.
• To play sports you must work hard, and get good grades.

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Why did Greg leave his house?

• He wanted to get a breath of fresh air.
• He wanted to buy a snack at the local bodega.
• He wanted to play basketball.
• He wanted to escape his father's lecture

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Why is Lemon Brown in the tenement building? 

• He is hiding from robbers. 
• He is waiting for Greg. 
• He is homeless.
• It is too cold for him outside

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