Exploring the Themes of Treasure of Lemon Brown

Greg Ridley, a young boy struggling with school and his father's expectations, seeks refuge in an abandoned building during a storm. There, he meets Lemon Brown, a homeless man with a mysterious treasure. As they bond, Greg learns about Lemon's past as a blues singer and the significance of his treasure. When neighborhood thugs threaten them, Greg and Lemon Brown confront the danger together. Through this experience, Greg gains a new perspective on life and the value of personal treasures.

Why was Greg upset at the beginning of the story?

• He missed his favorite TV show.

• He lost his basketball game.

• He was grounded for poor math grades.

• He had a fight with his friend.

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What was Greg's father's condition for allowing him to play basketball?

• He had to apologize to his teacher.

• He had to improve his math grades.

• He had to finish his chores.

• He had to help his father at work.

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Why did Greg decide to explore the abandoned tenement?

• He wanted to avoid his father's lecture.

• He was meeting his friends there.

• He was looking for a place to hide.

• He was curious about the building.

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What did Greg initially think the sounds in the tenement were?

• Rats

• Ghosts

• Thieves

• Wind

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How did Lemon Brown introduce himself to Greg?

• As a former soldier

• As a retired teacher

• As a blues singer

• As a homeless man

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What did Lemon Brown say every man has?

• A job

• A home

• A treasure

• A family

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Why did Lemon Brown stop singing the blues?

• He found a new job

• He lost his voice

• He became too old

• Hard times caught up with him

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What was Lemon Brown's treasure?

• A valuable painting

• Gold coins

• A rare book

• A harmonica and newspaper clippings

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How did Greg and Lemon Brown scare away the thugs?

• They called the police

• They fought them off

• They hid until the thugs left

• Greg howled and Lemon Brown attacked

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What lesson did Greg learn from Lemon Brown?

• The importance of family and heritage

• How to defend himself

• How to play the harmonica

• The history of blues music

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