"The Teasure of Lemon Brown"
What were Greg and his dad fighting about in the beginning of the story?
Greg and his dad were fighting about why Greg couldn't play basketball because he failed his math class.
Why is Michael scowling in the hallway before class?
Michael is scowling because he saw male models scowling in his brother's magazines and he thought that it looked cool.
What is the conflict of the story?
The conflict of the story is that two best friends have to fight against each other in a boxing match.
What does S.T.E.A.L. stand for?
S.T.E.A.L. stands for speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks. The S.T.E.A.L. method is used to help reveal a character's characterization.
Greg was hiding from the rain, in an old tenement building, when he met Lemon Brown.
What is the setting of this story?
What are the boy's goal/dream?
Both of the boys want to be light weight champions of the world.
What is a static character?
A static character is a character in a story that does not change.
What did the men want when they were trying to find Lemon Brown, and why were they looking for it?
The men were trying to find Lemon Brown's treasure, because they thought it was something valuable.
Why is Victor having a hard time talking to Teresa?
Victor and Teresa had different classes throughout the day and Teresa ate lunch outside instead of inside which made it harder for Victor to talk to Teresa.
What is the climax of the story?
The climax of the story is the beginning of the fight.
What is a round character?
A round character is someone who has several, often contradictory, character traits and seems realistic.
What was Lemon Brown's treasure and why was it special to him?
Lemon Brown's treasure consisted of some newspaper clippings and an old harmonica. These items were special to him because his son kept them with him throughout his time in the military.
Why does Victor lie about knowing to speech French?
Victor lies about knowing how to speech French so that he can impress his crush, Teresa.
Why do the boys continue to fight after the bell is rung?
The boys continue to fight after the bell because they are showing that they are taking the fight seriously.
What is a protagonist?
A protagonist in a story is the main character, is consitered the "good guy", and appeals to the reader.
What did Greg learn from Lemon Brown?
Greg learned that treasure isn't just gold or money, but it can be valuable moments with your loved ones. He also learned to appriciate his dad, because he only wants the best for his son.
Why does Mr. Bueller not call Victor out for lying about speeching French?
Mr. Bueller feels sympathy for Victor because he was once in college, trying to impress girls.
What do the friends learn at the end of the story?
Antonio and Felix learn that their friendship is more important to them than their fight.
What is personification?
Personification is when a non-human thing is described as though it were human.