The Treasure of Lemon Brown

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

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Greg’s father says he cannot play ball because he is failing math.

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The setting of the story is—

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a rainy night in Harlem

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There is conflict between Lemon Brown and three men because—

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the men want Lemon Brown’s treasure

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

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Greg vs. his father

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How does Lemon Brown share his heritage with Greg?

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explaining what his treasure means to him and his son

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What is the best summary of the story? Options: 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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Greg wants to play basketball, but his father wants him to improve his grades. Lemon Brown’s story helps Greg better understand his dad.

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Why was Lemon Brown's heart broken?

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He found out his son had been killed in the war.

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Possible theme of "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"?

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The value of a treasure may be unrelated to its monetary value.

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Why did Greg leave his house?

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He wanted to escape his father's lecture

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Why is Lemon Brown in the tenement building?

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He is homeless.