The Treasure of Lemon Brown

What sport may Greg not play due to his failing grade in Math?

• Baseball

• Hockey

• Basketball

• Soccer

Where does Greg go because it is raining and he doesn't want to go home?

• The Community Centre

• An abandoned old building

• Greg's apartment

• A sidewalk in Greg's neighbourhood

What conflict occurs while Greg is with Lemon Brown?

• Lemon Brown gives up his career as a blues singer.

• Lemon Brown's wife becomes sick and dies.

• Lemon Brown's son dies while fighting in a war.

• Thieves try to rob Lemon Brown's treasure

What happens to Lemon Brown's son?

What is Lemon Brown's treasure?

• Gold razor

• A harmonica and some news clippings

• A bag of gold coins

• Some news clippings and a picture of his son

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 when he goes to the war.

• He wants his son to be proud of him.

Which statement best expresses Greg's feelings at the end of the story?

• He is worried that Lemon Brown will not be all right.

• He feels that Lemon Brown's treasure is worthless.

• He wants to help Lemon Brown find a place to live.

• He has developed a new appreciation for his father.

Check all of the boxes that would be character traits for Lemon Brown.

• Lonely

• Homeless

• Old

• Has a big family

• Funny

What is the name of the main character in this story?

What is the theme of "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"?

• The life of a blues singer can be extremely difficult.

• People should respect what their fathers say and do.

• The value of a treasure may be unrelated to how much money it is worth.

• To play sports, you must work hard in school and get good grades.