"The Treasure of Lemon Brown"

Why is Greg wandering the streets of Harlem at the start of the story?

• to find a quiet place to read

• to escape from his father's expectations

• to meet a friend for a study session

• to prove his independence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What do" scalawags" typically do?

• find gold

• cause trouble

• walk the streets

• search buildings

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Lemon Brown's attitude towards his harmonica reflect his feelings? (Select 2)

• He does not really care about the harmonica

• He is proud of his harmonica

• He is inspired by the harmonica

• He wants to protect his harmonica

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is Greg's attitude towards Lemon Brown at the beginning of the text? (Select all that apply)

• Judgmental

• Intrigued

• Respectful

• Skeptical

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does Lemon Brown consider his treasure?

• Money

• A harmonica

• A book

• A photograph

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does Lemon Brown offer to do for Greg at the end of the text?

• Give him advice

• Watch from the window to ensure his safety

• Teach him to play the harmonica

• Tell him a story

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does Greg initially question about Lemon Brown's treasure?

• Its monetary value

• Its sentimental value

• Its historical significance

• Its artistic value

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which statement best expresses Greg's feelings at the end of the story?

• He is worried that Lemon Brown will not be all right
• He feels that Lemon Brown's treasure is worthless
• He wants to help Lemon Brown find a place to live
• He has developed a new appreciation for his father

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How did Greg feel toward Lemon Brown at the end of the story? (Select 2)

• respectful

• convinced

• skeptical

• loving

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4