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“Lemon Brown” Study Guide

Directions: Before reading, mark in the Me column whether you agree (A) or disagree (D) with each statement. Be prepared to support your opinion with specific reasons and examples from your prior knowledge and experiences. Then, mark the whole class’s decision in the Class Column. After reading, mark whether you feel the same or differently.

Before Reading / Statements / After Reading
You should always trust people
who are older than you.
First impressions of people
are the most important.
Real treasures are worth money.

WHILE YOU READ

Directions: Answer each question in a complete sentence that restates the question.

1.What emotions are associated with the father’s eyebrows and his words?

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2. Why does Greg prefer going to the tenement to going home?

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3. What can you tell about Lemon Brown from the way he speaks?

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4. What changes in Lemon Brown and Greg’s relationship have taken place so far?

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5. What is the difference between Greg’s reaction to the thieves and Lemon Brown’s reaction?

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Directions: In the first column, identify Lemon’s treasures. In the second column, explain what each treasure means to Lemon. In the third column, explain why the treasure is an important part of the story.

WHAT IT SAYS / WHAT IT MEANS / WHY IT IS IMPORTANT
1.
2.
3.

AFTER YOU READ

1.Do you agree with Greg Ridley’s decision not to tell his father about Lemon Brown? Explain.

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2. What is the story’s main conflict?

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3.In the exposition, Greg is angry. What basic situation has caused his anger?

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4. Describe the traits, or personal qualities, of Lemon Brown.

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5. Lemon Brown says, “Hard times caught up with me.” What does he mean? Is this an example of direct or indirect characterization? Explain your answer.

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6. How do Greg and Lemon Brown behave at the climax of the story?

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7. What is the theme of “The Tresure of Lemon Brown”? Support your answer by citing details from the story.

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8. List one clue in the story and the event that it foreshadows.

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Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.

suspense beckoned ominous brilliance commence

1. The movie will ______at 9:30.

2. The ______of the flashlight in the night blinded me.

3. The crossing guard ______me to cross the street.

4. The scary decorations in the Fun House gave it an ______look.

5. As the girl entered the abandoned house, the ______of the movie increased.