Understanding 'The Treasure of Lemon Brown'

What is the purpose of the exposition in a plot diagram?

• To provide background information

• To resolve the story

• To introduce the main conflict

• To describe the climax

Why is Greg upset at the beginning of the story?

• He lost a basketball game

• He doesn't like his school

• His father is too lenient

• His principal called his dad about his failing grades

What does Greg discover about Lemon Brown's past?

• He was a soldier in World War I

• He was a wealthy businessman

• He was a famous blues player

• He was a school teacher

What is Lemon Brown's 'treasure'?

• A chest of gold coins

• A valuable painting

• A collection of rare books

• Newspaper clippings showing his son's pride in him

How does Greg's understanding of his father change by the end of the story?

• He plans to run away from home

• He realizes his father is too strict

• He understands his father's efforts to give him a better life

• He decides to ignore his father's advice