Exploring Lemon Brown's Treasure

Analyze why Greg initially decides to enter the abandoned building, despite knowing it might be dangerous. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

• He is looking for a place to hide from his father after an argument.

• He wants to find treasure rumored to be hidden there.

• He is following his friends who dared him to go inside.

• He is seeking shelter from the rain and to avoid trouble at home.

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Evaluate Lemon Brown’s motivation for sharing his “treasure” with Greg. What reasoning does Lemon Brown have for revealing this to a stranger?

• He wants to impress Greg with his wealth.

• He feels a connection with Greg and wants to teach him a lesson about value.

• He is afraid Greg will steal from him if he doesn’t show it.

• He is trying to distract Greg from leaving the building.

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Identify the main theme of “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” and explain how it is developed through the interactions between Greg and Lemon Brown.

• The importance of material wealth

• The value of family and personal legacy

• The dangers of urban life

• The excitement of adventure

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What does Lemon Brown’s “treasure” symbolize in the story, and how does this symbolism contribute to the overall message?

• It symbolizes lost opportunities.

• It symbolizes the importance of memories and love over material possessions.

• It symbolizes Greg’s future.

• It symbolizes the dangers of the city.

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Evaluate the narrative structure of the story. How does the author use the setting to enhance the tension and mood?

• The setting is irrelevant to the story’s tension.

• The abandoned building creates a sense of danger and isolation, heightening the suspense.

• The story takes place in a school, making it feel safe.

• The setting is only used to introduce Lemon Brown.

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Make an inference: What can you deduce about Greg’s relationship with his father based on their argument and Greg’s thoughts throughout the story?

• Greg and his father have a close, understanding relationship.

• Greg feels misunderstood and restricted by his father’s strictness.

• Greg’s father is indifferent to Greg’s feelings.

• Greg’s father encourages Greg’s independence.

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Summarize the key plot points that lead to Greg’s change in perspective by the end of the story.

• Greg finds money, escapes the building, and goes home.

• Greg meets Lemon Brown, learns about his treasure, and realizes the importance of family.

• Greg fights with Lemon Brown and leaves angry.

• Greg ignores Lemon Brown and waits for the rain to stop.

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Compare and contrast Greg and Lemon Brown’s attitudes toward their personal struggles. How do their perspectives differ and what do they learn from each other?

• Both ignore their problems and avoid discussing them.

• Greg is initially resentful, while Lemon Brown is reflective; they both learn to value what they have.

• Both are angry and refuse to change.

• Greg is optimistic, Lemon Brown is pessimistic, and neither changes.

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Analyze how the author uses dialogue between Greg and Lemon Brown to reveal character traits and advance the plot.

• The dialogue is mostly irrelevant to the story.

• Through their conversations, Greg’s curiosity and Lemon Brown’s wisdom are revealed, moving the story forward.

• The dialogue only serves to fill space.

• The dialogue is used to confuse the reader.

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Evaluate the significance of the scene where Greg helps Lemon Brown scare away the intruders. What does this reveal about Greg’s character development?

• Greg remains passive and uninvolved.

• Greg shows courage and empathy, indicating his growth.

• Greg is frightened and runs away.

• Greg betrays Lemon Brown to the intruders.

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