What happens to Jolly on her way home from work one night?

She finds a $100 bill on the ground

How does LaVaughn’s mother feel about Jolly?

She disapproves of her lifestyle and doesn’t understand why LaVaughn is staying

She adores her and loves that LaVaughn is babysitting for her

She despises her and never does anything nice for her

She feels sorry for her and gives her money for rent

Why won’t Jolly accept welfare?

She thinks they will take her children away from her

She has too much pride to take money from the government

She got a new job and doesn’t need it

How does Jolly perform in school?

She struggles to get good grades, but has a hard time keeping up with everything

She picks it up fast and makes all A’s

What does Jolly do in hopes of getting some money?

Write a letter to the “billionaire” at the newspaper

Steals is from LaVaughn’s mother

A lady who used to take care of Jolly

What does Jolly receive from the “billionaire”?

A $5 check and promise to pay more once she completes her GED

A mean letter saying she “doesn’t deserve a dime”

What happens to Jilly towards the end of the book?

She chokes and has to go to the hospital

The purpose of the title Make Lemonade is to:

Show the reader you have the power to turn bad situations into positive ones

Teach the reader how to make lemonade

Make the reader want to go out and buy lemonade

What Jolly’s life was like before she had children.

She had everything she ever wanted

What does “demean” mean?

Cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something.

Cause a great gain in the dignity of and respect for someone or something.

A comparison of 2 things without using like or as.

A comparison of 2 things using like or as.

A comparison of 2 things without using like or as.

What does ”dignify” mean?

To make something seem worthy and impressive

To make something seem unworthy and un impressive

In the book the word burden means

a problem/emotion that holds you down

something that can be solved easily

Make Lemonade

Authored by Caroline Feeney

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8th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is LaVaughn?

Jolly’s mother

The town doctor

A 14 year old student

Jolly’s daughter

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

hopeful

uncertainty

sadness

fear

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Setting?

Ancient Roman city

Beach house

Low-income neighborhood

Snowy mountain cabin

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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Make Lemonade

Who is Jolly?

Who is LaVaughn?

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

What is the major conflict in Make Lemonade?

What is the Setting?

What is the Point of View?

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

What are the names of Jolly’s 2 children?

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

Jolly’s house is in what type of condition?

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