"The Treasure of Lemon Brown"

What is Greg doing on the streets of Harlem? 

• thinking about apologizing to his father

• meeting his friends to play basketball

• avoiding studying and another lecture

• proving his intelligence to his father

”Greg went to the window and saw three men, neighborhood thugs, on the stoop.  One was carrying a length of pipe.  Greg looked back toward Lemon Brown, who moved quietly across the room to the window.  The old man looked out, then beckoned frantically for Greg to follow him.  For a moment Greg couldn't move.  Then he found himself following Lemon Brown into the hallway and up the darkened stairs.

What does the word frantically mean as used in the excerpt?

• in a manner that shows carelessness

• in a manner that shows fear or anxiety

• in a manner that shows hate or disrespect

• in a manner that shows viciousness

 Which quotation from the text provides the best clue for the meaning of frantically?

• “Throw down your money, old man, so I won’t have to bash your head in!”

  
  

• “What’s that noise?” Lemon Brown asked, suddenly sitting upright. Greg listened, and he heard a noise outside. He looked at Lemon Brown and saw the old man pointing toward the window.

• “I don’t know,” came the answer. “All I know is that I heard him talking about some kind of treasure.

•  A rush of warm air came in as the downstairs door opened, then there was only an ominous silence.

Which word best describes how Lemon Brown feels about his harmonica?

• saddened

• excited

• mournful

• protective

Which evidence BEST describes how Lemon Brown feels about his harmonica?

• "You really think that treasure of yours was worth fighting for?" Greg asked.

• "What else a man got 'cepting what he can pass on to his son, or his daughter, if she be his oldest?" Lemon Brown said.

• “For a big-headed boy you sure do ask the foolishest questions.”

• “I’ll be watching from the window so you’ll be all right.”

What evidence from the text shows Greg's change in attitude?

• "You guess so?" Lemon Brown's voice rose an octave as he started to put his treasure back into the plastic.

•  "Well, you got to guess 'cause you sure don't know nothing.  Don't know enough to get home when it's raining."

• "I guess...I mean, you're right."

• "You OK for a youngster," the old man said as he tied the strings around his leg, "better than those scalawags what come here looking for my treasure.  That's for sure."

What is Greg's attitude about Lemon from the beginning of the text to his attitude at the end. 

• Disinterested to Reflective

• Disinterested to Aggressive

• Disinterested to Helpful

• Disinterested to Pleased

Which statement best expresses a theme in the text, “The Treasure of Lemon Brown”? 

• Not all treasures have a monetary value.

• The most valuable things must be hidden carefully.

• Most relationships include conflict caused by differing opinions.

• Parents maintain responsibility for the success of their children.

Which detail from the text best supports the theme of the story?

• Lemon Brown keeps his harmonica hidden behind rags on his pant leg.

• Greg avoids his father’s lecture by staying out on the streets.

• Jesse carried his father’s harmonica with him throughout the war.

• Mr. Ridley forces Greg to study rather than allowing him to play basketball.

What is the significance of the treasure that Lemon Brown shows to Greg?

• It represents wealth.

• It symbolizes family and memories.

• It is a historical artifact.

• It is a map to more treasure.