Charles 1
What does Laurie's mother notice about his behavior when he leaves for kindergarten on the first day?
He acts older
True or False: In the story, Laurie finally admits that he is Charles
What is the primary setting of the story "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"?
Harlem, New York City
An old abandoned building
What role does the weather play in the story
It isolates the narrator
Why does the narrator not believe Jerry will be helpful with the wood?
He is small
What are some behaviors Laurie claims Charles does?
“being fresh”
hit the teacher
told a little girl to say a bad word
yelled loudly
Why does Laurie create the persona of "Charles" at school?
To deflect attention from his own misbehavior
How does the conflict between Greg and his father get resolved?
Greg realizes his father wants what is best for him
What time period is the story set in?
The Great Depression
What character traits would describe Jerry?
respectful, hard working, diligent
What grade is Laurie in at the beginning of the story?
Kindergarten
How does Laurie's behavior change when he starts kindergarten and meets Charles?
e becomes a troublemaker and acts out.
What valuable items does Lemon Brown keep?
An old harmonica and newspaper clippings
Why does the narrator choose the setting? (multiple answers)
she wants to be alone, she wants to write, she wants to recover from malaria, she is homesick for fall
How does the narrator react when Jerry tells her has a mother in Mannville?
She is angry
Who is the narrator of "Charles"?
Laurie's mother
What is the central conflict of the story "Charles"?
Laurie's (or Charles') bad behavior at school
Why does Greg Ridley leave home on the day he meets Lemon Brown?
To avoid his father
How does the rural setting of Mannville impact Jerry's life and opportunities?
It isolates him from educational opportunities and resources
How can the reader infer Jerry feels about the narrator at the end of the story?
He feels abandoned
Why does Laurie’s mother want to meet Charles’ mother?
To understand her son's behavior
Why is the story called "Charles"?
Charles is the name Laurie invents to disguise his bad behavior
What lesson does Lemon Brown teach Greg during their time together?
The importance of the relationship between father and son
What motivates the narrator to help Jerry with his life situation?
pity, sees him as a son
What state is the story set in?
The Carolinas