Evan Treski
Jessie Treski
The Lemonade Stands
Chapter Titles Vocabulary
Other Characters
100

Why was Evan upset with Jessie in the beginning of the story?

Jessie is skipping third grade.

Jessie is going to be in Evan's class.

The letter from school. 

100

What is Jessie most nervous about going into fourth grade? 

If she will have friends. 

If the girls will be nice to her. 

100

Why did they choose the street corner?

better foot traffic and visibility, specifically to attract families with small children from a nearby side street.

100

why was "Location, Location, Location" important in the story?

Location of the lemonade stands

100

Where did Evan, Jessie and their mom watch the fireworks?

on the stairs

200

What were Evan and Scott saving up for? 

An ipod and an xbox

200

What was Jessie saving her money for?

Extra 100 points if you can name where. 

To donate, Animal rescue league


200

What was the "Lemonade War" bet?

The goal was to see who could earn the most money from their stand by the end of Labor Day. Who could make over $100 wins all the money by the fireworks. 

200

What is an example of a "Slump" in the story?

When the boys were selling lemonade cheaper and the girls stopped selling as much 

the girls ran out of snacks and were not selling anymore lemonade

200

What was their spit vow?

Not to fight in front of their mother.

300

Why is Evan upset that Jessie is friends with Megan?

He likes her. 

300

What was the name of the club Jessie's classmates made in second grade?

WHJ Club, We Hate Jessie Club

300

Why did Evan's stand get shut down?

Officer Ken shut down Evan's stand at the town center because he did not have a permit to sell there.

300

What is an example of "Malicious Mischief" in the story?

Evan takes Jessie's money

Jessie put things in Evan's lemonade

300

What was Megan's plan to make more money?

Get other fourth graders to sell the product too so they could make more money.

400

How did Evan figure out how much more money he needed to make after his first day?

He drew a picture to break it down. 

400

Name three things Jessie does to Evan's lemonade.

Puts fruit flies, fuzzy moth caterpillar and dirt in the lemonade

400

How did Jessie and Megan get more business? What extras did they offer? 

included free face painting, hair braiding, and snacks (pretzels/chips)

400

Negotiation, How did Evan and Jessie negotiate at the end of the story? 

They negotiated the winner of the lemonade war. 

400

How do you think Evan and Jessie earn Megan's money back?

Use context clues from the story! 


They win money from the fair at the end of the summer. 

500

Why did Evan want to call the Lemonade War off?

He missed hanging out with Jessie.

500

Why does Jessie feel sick on the car ride home from the beach? Be specific.

She's worried about seeing Evan after she ruined his lemonade. She knows he will be furious.

500

Who won the war?

The competition ended in a tie, with both realizing the value of their partnership and hard work.

500

What is an example of Reconciliation at the end of the story between Evan and Jessie? 

They make up and are honest with each other about why they were upset and fighting. 

500

What is the lesson in the story that we learn from all of the characters in this story?

Treat others the way you want to be treated.