Vocabulary
Which word means "with close attention"?
(impromptu, tentatively, intently, probing, or ominous)
What is intently?
Where does Greg's father's work?
Post office
What is the class Greg is failing?
Math
How many neighborhood thugs were after Lemon's treasure?
3
What city does the story take place in?
Harlem
Which word means "unplanned"?
(impromptu, tentatively, intently, probing, or ominous)
What is impromptu?
What happened to Lemon Brown's son?
Died in the war
Where Greg goes to get out of the rain and think things over?
An abandoned/tenement building
What are the bad guys after from Lemon Brown?
Lemon's supposed money
What is the type of conflict between Lemon Brown and the thugs?
External conflict or character vs. character
Which word means "searching, investigating"?
(impromptu, tentatively, intently, probing, or ominous)
What is probing?
What age did Greg's father leave school?
13
What is the age of the Blues clippings about Lemon Brown?
50 years old
What is the place Lemon Brown plans to go?
East St. Louis
At the beginning of the story when we meet Greg and learn of the early conflict with his father . . . what part of plot is this?
Exposition
Which word means "in an uncertain or hesitant way"?
(impromptu, tentatively, intently, probing, or ominous)
What is tentatively?
What was Lemon Brown's son's name?
Jesse
What is the weapon Lemon Brown threatens to use on Greg?
A razor
What is tied to Lemon Brown's leg?
Lemon's treasure
What is the reason Greg smiles in the resolution of the story?
Greg thinks about the lecture his father will give him.
Which word means "unfavorable, threatening"?
(impromptu, tentatively, intently, probing, or ominous)
What is ominous?
Who did Lemon Brown's son stay with when Lemon's wife died?
Lemon Brown's wife's sister/an aunt
What is the reason Lemon Brown gave up the Blues?
Hard times
What are the two items that are Lemon Brown's treasure? Must name both!
Harmonica and newspaper clippings
When Lemon shows Greg his treasure and explains its meaning . . . what part of the plot is this?
Climax