The Treasure of Lemon Brown Quiz

How does Greg feel at the beginning of the story?

• Happy and excited

• Angry and frustrated

• Calm and relaxed

• Nervous and scared

Which of the following sentences contains an example of personification?

• "The sky was filled with angry, swirling clouds."

• "Greg sat on the stoop of his building."

• "The men outside were shouting angrily."

• "Lemon Brown showed Greg his treasure."

What is Greg's main conflict in the story?

• Greg doesn’t get along with his friends.

• Greg is failing math and his father is angry with him.

• Greg is trying to protect Lemon Brown's treasure.

• Greg wants to become a famous basketball player.

What does Lemon Brown mean when he says he has a "treasure"?

• He has a secret stash of money.

• He owns a valuable piece of jewelry.

• He has an old harmonica and newspaper clippings that remind him of his past.

• He is hiding a treasure map.

Which of the following is an example of sensory details in the story?

• "Greg thought about his father’s lecture."

• "The rain pounded against the window, and the wind howled outside."

• "Lemon Brown explained his treasure to Greg."

• "The room was dark and quiet."

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: "I got a razor sharp enough to cut a week into nine days!"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Which sentence contains a simile?

• "Greg watched as the men approached the house."

• "Lemon Brown’s voice was like the sound of dry twigs snapping."

• "The men were talking about the treasure."

• "The room was dark and cold."

How does Greg's view of his father change by the end of the story?

• He becomes more frustrated with his father.

• He feels embarrassed by his father.

• He starts to appreciate his father's concern and advice.

• He decides to run away from home.

What is the significance of Lemon Brown's treasure?

• It represents the material wealth Lemon has collected over the years.

• It symbolizes the importance of family and passing on memories.

• It is a symbol of Lemon Brown's failure in life.

• It shows how Lemon Brown tricked the men into thinking he was wealthy.

Why does Lemon Brown say, "Every man got a treasure"?

• He believes everyone has something valuable to give.

• He is trying to scare Greg.

• He wants to hide his true treasure.

• He is talking about his fortune.