Treasure of Lemon Brown

Read the paragraph from the story and answer questions 7-8.Greg looked at the old man, saw the distant look in his eye, then turned to the clippings. (2) They told of Sweet Lemon Brown, a blues singer and harmonica player who was appearing at different theaters in the South. (3) One of the clippings said he had been the hit of the show, although not the headliner. (4) All of the clippings were reviews of shows Lemon Brown had been in more than 50 years ago. (5) Greg looked at the harmonica. (6) It was dented badly on one side, with the reed holes on one end nearly closed.

Which of the following revisions to sentence 5 provides the most vivid language?

• Greg looked at the harmonica with intensity.

• Greg stared at the worn harmonica, the instrument that had given Sweet Lemon Brown his fame.

• Greg picked up the harmonica, ran his fingers along the edge, and noticed the faded smooth-like edges that once depicted its brand name.

• Greg examined the harmonica and noticed many things

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Which of the following could Myers add to the paragraph as supporting detail?

• He wondered, despite its condition, if the bluesy sound Lemon had shown the world 50 years ago could be resurrected.

• Lemon Brown’s wife and little boy loved to listen to him play.

• Greg thought of his own musical instrument at home, his guitar, and hoped he would be successful one day.

• Lemon Brown was puzzled to see Greg interested in his clippings and harmonica.

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Which event marks the climax of "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"?

• Lemon Brown and Greg scare away the thugs.

• Greg makes the decision to go home to face his father.

• Lemon Brown shows Greg his treasure.

• Lemon Brown’s son Jesse is killed in the war.

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Lemon Brown's nickname is...

• Wild Lemon Brown

• Howlin' Wolf

• Sweet Lemon Brown

• Muddy Waters

What happened to Lemon Brown's son Jesse?

• He was killed in prison

• He died in the war

• He died on the streets

• He died in his father's arms

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When Greg howls, he is...

• expressing his fear

• signaling to the men

• trying to help Lemon Brown

• hoping the police will hear him

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It is unlikely that the men who come after Lemon Brown would...

• hurt him

• look for trouble

• value his treasure

• be scared of anything

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What type of music did Lemon Brown play?

• The Blues

• Rock and Roll

• Country

• Jazz

When Lemon Brown tells Greg about his son, what part of the plot is that?

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

• resolution

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What is the main theme of 'The Treasure of Lemon Brown'?

• The importance of family and heritage

• The pursuit of wealth

• The struggle for power

• The journey of self-discovery

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