The Treasure of Lemon Brown
What happened to Lemon Brown's son?
He died in the war.
What are Jim and Della's most valued possessions?
Jim's watch and Della's hair
During their visit, Mitch shows Morrie an amusing quote by which billionaire TV mogul?
Ted Turner
Who is the dead man in Stave IV?
Scrooge
Who said, “If I could work my will, every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas’ on his lips, should be boiled in his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart.” (Give the Name and Text)
Ebenezer Scrooge - A Christmas Carol
What was Lemon Brown's profession when he was younger?
A blues singer.
Why does Della go to Madame Sofronie's?
To sell her hair
Who is the author and narrator?
Mitch Albom
How many years before the story began did Jacob Marley die?
Seven
Who said, “Him carrying it around with him like that told me it meant something to him. That was my treasure, and when I give it to him he treated it just like that, a treasure.” (Give the Name and Text)
Lemon Brown - The Treasure of Lemon Brown
Why was Greg angry at his father?
He wouldn't let him play basketball because he was failing math.
Jim sells his ________ to buy Della _________.
Watch; a set of combs
The night before Mitch’s eighth visit with Morrie, what kind of music group has given Morrie a private concert?
An a capella group
The Ghost of Christmas Present tells Scrooge that he has how many brothers?
Over 1,800
Who said, “Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence, were, all, my business.” (Give the Name and Text)
Jacob Marley - A Christmas Carol
What was Lemon Brown's treasure? (Name BOTH)
Old newspaper clippings and a harmonica.
How much money did Della have at the beginning of the story?
$1.87
Which TV network did the billionaire own?
CNN
What is the first thing Scrooge does when Bob Cratchit walks into work the day after Christmas?
Pretends to be angry
Who said, “Be good to me, for it went for you. Maybe the hairs of my head were numbered, but nobody could ever count my love for you.” (Give the Name and Text)
Della - The Gift of the Magi
How does Lemon Brown know that his treasure was important to his son?
Because his son kept those items with him--even during the war.
What is the irony in this story?
Each person's sacrifice has made the other person's sacrifice pointless. (Or something similar)
Where does Morrie suggest that Mitch volunteer in order to give of himself in a meaningful way?
At a senior center
How do the Ghost of Christmas Past and Scrooge travel?
They fly
Who said, “Money is not a substitute for tenderness, and power is not a substitute for tenderness.” (Give the Name and Text)
Morrie - The Eighth Tuesday We Talk About Money