Treasure of Lemon Brown Quiz
Authored by Bridgette Ardrey
English
KG - University
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and literary analysis of the short story "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" by Walter Dean Myers. The questions target middle school students, specifically grades 6-8, as they require understanding of fundamental literary elements including plot structure, character motivation, conflict types, theme development, and textual analysis. Students need to demonstrate comprehension of the story's central narrative about Greg, a teenager whose poor grades prevent him from playing basketball, and his encounter with Lemon Brown, an elderly blues musician who teaches him about family legacy and the true meaning of treasure. The core concepts assessed include identifying internal versus external conflict, recognizing climactic moments in plot development, understanding characterization techniques, and analyzing universal themes about generational relationships and personal values. Created by Bridgette Ardrey, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades K-University. This quiz serves as an effective formative assessment tool for students studying short story analysis and can be implemented as a post-reading comprehension check, review activity before a unit test, or homework assignment to reinforce literary concepts. The questions progress from basic plot comprehension to higher-order thinking about theme and literary devices, making it suitable for differentiated instruction within the classroom. Teachers can use this quiz to gauge student understanding of character development, conflict resolution, and thematic interpretation while reinforcing essential reading skills. The assessment aligns with Common Core Standards RL.7.1 for citing textual evidence, RL.7.2 for determining theme and analyzing its development, and RL.7.3 for analyzing how story elements interact to develop plot and character relationships.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is Greg’s main problem at the beginning of the story?
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.9
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The setting of the story is—
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.3
CCSS.RL.K.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.5.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
There is conflict between Lemon Brown and three men because—
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.3
CCSS.RL.K.3
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.K.5
CCSS.RL.2.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the main conflict in "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" is...
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.3
CCSS.RL.K.3
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.K.5
CCSS.RL.2.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which event marks the climax of the story, when the outcome of Greg’s conflict with his father is decided?
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.3
CCSS.RL.K.3
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.K.5
CCSS.RL.2.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Lemon Brown shares his heritage with Greg by—
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.1.9
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.K.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best summary of the story?
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CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
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