Vocabulary
Which word means "with close attention"?
impromptu, tentatively, intently, probing, ominous
intently
What is Greg's father's job?
The post office/postal worker
What is the class Greg is failing?
Math
Who want Lemon's treasure?
Three thugs
What is the city the story is set in?
Harlem
Which word means "unplanned"?
impromptu, tentatively, intently, probing, ominous
impromptu
Who died in the war?
Lemon Brown's son/Jesse?
Where does Greg goes to get out of the rain and think things over?
An abandoned building
What is the bad guys are after?
Lemon's supposed money
Type of Conflict between Lemon Brown and Greg
Character vs. Character OR External conflict
Which word means "searching, investigating"?
impromptu, tentatively, intently, probing, ominous
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
In the beginning of the story when we meet Greg and learn of the early conflict with his father and where the story is set, what part of plot is this called?
Exposition
Which word means 'in an uncertain or hesitant way"?
impromptu, tentatively, intently, probing, ominous
tentatively
What was Lemon Brown's son's name?
Jesse
What is the weapon Lemon Brown threatens to use on Greg?
A razor
Where does Lemon Brown keep his treasure?
Tied to his leg
What is the reason Greg smiles in the resolution?
Greg thinks about the lecture his father will give him
Which word means "unfavorable, threatening"?
impromptu, tentatively, intently, probing, ominous
ominous
Who did Lemon Brown's son stay with when Lemon's wife died?
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?
Harmonica and newspaper clippings
What is the story's Climax?
Greg decides to go home and face his dad