Make Lemonade

Who is Jolly?

• The school nurse

• A single mother of 2 young children

• A well educated student

• A 4 year old child

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Who is LaVaughn?

• Jolly’s mother
• The town doctor
• A 14 year old student
• Jolly’s daughter

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What mood does the author create at the end of the novel?

• hopeful
• uncertainty
• sadness
• fear

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What is the major conflict in Make Lemonade? 

• LaVaughn wants to go to college but can’t afford it. 
• Jeremy is terminally ill and needs a kidney transplant. 
• Jolly is unable to care for her two children alone and needs help. 
• LaVaughn’s friends have started rumors about her at school. 

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What is the Setting?

• Ancient Roman city
• Beach house
• Low-income neighborhood 
• Snowy mountain cabin

What is the Point of View?

• Third person omniscient
• First person (Jolly’s POV)
• Third person limited
• First Person (LaVaughn’s POV)

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In order for LaVaughn to keep her job babysitting, she must…

• Give her mother a portion of her paycheck for groceries 
• Keep it a secret from her friends
• Refuse to accept money from Jolly
• Maintain good grades

What are the names of Jolly’s 2 children?

• Jamie & Jason
• Julia & Joshua
• Jilly & Jeremy
• Jennifer & Judas

What type of seeds does LaVaughn bring to Jolly’s house?

• Apple
• Lemon
• Sunflower
• Milkweed

Jolly’s house is in what type of condition?

• Dirty & Neglected
• Clean & Beautiful
• Fancy & Elegant
• Empty & Fresh

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