Plot
What city does this story take place in?
Harlem
Who are the antagonists of this story?
The thugs
Why did the thugs go into the abandoned building?
Why is Greg's dad upset?
Greg is failing Math class
unplanned
What is the external conflict in this story?
Man vs. Man or Group vs. Group
Why does Greg to to the abandoned building?
To avoid studying math and to be alone
What was the name of the team that Greg wanted to play basketball for?
Scorpions
How do you define TENTATIVELY?
in an uncertain or hesitant way
What is the internal conflict in this story?
Greg's dilemma with his dad about math and basketball
What does Lemon Brown reveal to Greg about his past?
He was a blues musician, his wife died, his son died in war
What did Greg do when he was about to enter his house at the end?
He smiled
How do you define INTENTLY?
What is the climax of the story?
When the thugs run away
What is Lemon Brown's treasure?
Old harmonica and newspaper clippings
What was Greg's dad's job?
Postal worker
How old were Lemon Brown's newspaper clippings?
50 years old
How do you define PROBING?
searching or investigating
What is the resolution of the story?
Greg's decision to confront his dad and appreciate his dad's love and concern
What does Lemon's treasure mean to him?
It represents his son's love for him
Where did Lemon Brown hide his treasure?
Tied to his leg
Who did Lemon Brown's son live with after Lemon's wife died?
His aunt
How do you define OMINOUS?
threatening