Make Lemonade Part One

Which of the following quotes show that the lemon seeds represent hope for the family?

• Mr. Jeremy takes his new seeds…and climbs up to the pot and he puts his fist of seeds in the dirt and a brief light comes around him from the window.

• I imagine a picture of what happens: these seeds bloom and Jeremy doesn’t know I sneaked ’em in. He’s all proud of what he did with nature and …I praise him too…lying.

• Jeremy is still mad at the lemon seeds for not being a lemon plant. He thinks it’s a lie.

• None of the above.

What is the main theme of 'Make Lemonade Part One'?

• Hope and perseverance

• Betrayal and revenge

• Love and friendship

• Fear and isolation

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Which character in 'Make Lemonade Part One' is primarily responsible for taking care of the family?

• LaVaughn

• Jolly

• Jeremy

• Jolly's mother

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What literary device is used when describing the lemon seeds in 'Make Lemonade Part One'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In 'Make Lemonade Part One', what does the act of planting lemon seeds symbolize?

• Growth and new beginnings

• Destruction and chaos

• Stagnation and decay

• Fear and anxiety

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes LaVaughn's role in 'Make Lemonade Part One'?

• A supportive friend

• A distant relative

• An indifferent neighbor

• A strict teacher

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the primary setting of 'Make Lemonade Part One'?

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• A suburban neighborhood

• A rural farm

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

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How does Jolly's character develop throughout 'Make Lemonade Part One'?

• She becomes more independent and resilient

• She becomes more dependent and fearful

• She remains unchanged

• She becomes more isolated

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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What is the significance of the title 'Make Lemonade'?

• Turning difficult situations into positive outcomes

• A literal reference to making lemonade

• A warning against making lemonade

• A reference to a family tradition

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Which of the following quotes from 'Make Lemonade Part One' best illustrates the theme of hope?

• 'I imagine a picture of what happens: these seeds bloom and Jeremy doesn’t know I sneaked ’em in.'

• 'Jeremy is still mad at the lemon seeds for not being a lemon plant.'

• 'Mr. Jeremy takes his new seeds…and climbs up to the pot.'

• 'None of the above'

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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