Worksheets"The Treasure of Lemon Brown"
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which of the following definition for the word stoop best fits its meaning in the phrase "I sat on the stoop"?
the action of swooping down
the hunting technique of a bird
a bench in a yard
a small area in front of a building
Which of the following sentences best describes Greg's feelings toward his father at the beginning of the story?
he respects his father's views
he has rejected his father's love
he understands his father's past
he questions his father's values
Which sentence uses the word "ajar" correctly (as used in the story)
Due to the cool weather, the window was left ajar
I opened ajar of peanut butter
My backpack was ajar in my locker
I ajar the door.
What type of music did Lemon Brown play?
The Blues
Rock and Roll
Country
Jazz
The setting of the story is—
a rainy night in Harlem
early morning in Harlem
a blues club in the 1940s
afternoon in Greg's home
Which event marks the climax of "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"?
Lemon Brown and Greg scare away the thugs.
Greg makes the decision to go home to face his father.
Lemon Brown shows Greg his treasure.
Lemon Brown’s son Jesse is killed in the war.
Which traits best characterize Lemon Brown?
Intelligent and hopeful
Fatherly and courageous
Sneaky and suspicious
Troubled and hopeless
Which is not an involuntary action?
Breathing
Blinking
Smelling
Eating
When Greg realizes he should be grateful for his dad and family, what part of the plot is that?
exposition
rising action
falling action
resolution
When Lemon Brown tells Greg about his son, what part of the plot is that?
rising action
climax
falling action
resolution
