"The Treasure of Lemon Brown" Assessment-Theme, Characterization, Conflict, and Figurative Language

1. What lesson does Greg learn from his encounter with Lemon Brown?

• The importance of material wealth
• The value of family and memories
• How to play the harmonica
• The significance of basketball

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

2. How does Greg's perception of Lemon Brown change throughout the story?

• He sees him as a threat, then as a friend.
• He views him as a wise mentor, then as a fool.
• He initially fears him, then respects him.
• He admires him, then feels pity.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

3. Why does Lemon Brown give the treasure to his son?

• He wants him to be a blues singer.
• He is afraid someone will steal it.
• He wants his son to feel safe.
• He wants his son to be proud of him.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

4. Why does Greg initially go to the abandoned building?

• To find a treasure
• To escape from his father
• To avoid a fight
• To play basketball

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

5. What does Lemon Brown reveal about his past?

• He was a famous athlete
• He was a blues singer
• He was a soldier
• He was a teacher

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

6. What motivates the thieves to confront Lemon Brown?

• They want to steal his harmonica
• They believe he has money
• They are looking for trouble
• They want to scare him

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

7. How does Greg feel about his father at the beginning of the story?

• He admires him
• He resents him
• He fears him
• He is indifferent to him

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

8. What does Greg's smile at the end of the story signify?

• He is happy about basketball
• He has learned a valuable lesson
• He is excited to go home
• He is relieved to be safe

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

9. What does Lemon Brown's treasure consist of?

• Gold coins and jewels
• A harmonica and newspaper clippings
• A photograph and a letter
• A diary and a book

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

10. What happens to Lemon Brown’s son?

• He is killed in a war.
• He is attacked by thieves.
• He dies in an abandoned tenement.
• He becomes a basketball player.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1