The Treasure of Lemon Brown

Lemon Brown tells Greg that his heart was broken when

• he found out that his son had been killed in the war

• he found out that his son did not appreciate his treasure

• he realized that he was not talented enough to be a great blues singer

• he realized that his son did not value the harmonica as much as he did

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

The description of Lemon Brown's clothes help you infer that he is a 

• homeless person

• blues musician

• world traveler

• criminal

Lemon Brown says, _{"Every man got a treasure. You don't know that, you must be a fool!"} What aspect of the story is brought out by those lines?

• the setting

• direct characterization 

• the theme 

• the conflict

In "The Treasure of Lemon Brown," who is the dynamic character?

• Lemon Brown

• Greg

• Greg's dad

• the bad guys

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

• people who hunt for treasure

• people who behave badly

• people who always scowl

• people who search buildings

“You really think that treasure of yours was worth fighting for?” Greg asked. “Against a pipe?”

“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.”

Lemon Brown got up after patting his rags in place and looked out the window again.

“Looks like they’re gone. You get on out of here and get yourself home. I’ll be watching from the window so you’ll be all right.”

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

• saddened

• proud

• inspired

• protective

What conflict is being described here: Lemon thinks everyone wants his treasure. He and Greg misjudge each other in the beginning, but come to an understanding.

• Greg vs. Lemon Brown

• Greg vs. Himself

• Greg vs. Father

• Lemon Brown vs. Thugs

What conflict is being described here: Neighborhood thugs attempt to steal his treasure.

• Greg vs. Lemon Brown

• Greg vs. Himself

• Greg vs. Father

• Lemon Brown vs. Thugs

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

• A) The value of family and heritage

• B) The importance of wealth

• C) The struggle for survival

• D) The pursuit of happiness