Name____________________________________________ Date________________ The Treasure of Lemon Brown

The purpose of this test is to let you show how much you have learned and recall from the story. The Treasure of Lemon Brown. There are 4 parts to this test: Multiple choice (15 comprehension question @ 2 points each = 30) (4 literary element questions @ 1 point each = 4) Language (3 questions @ 1 point each = 3) Matching (5 vocabulary questions @ 1 point each = 5) Written Response (1 question = 6 points) Total is 48 points You will find specific directions to each part in the test. You may write directly on this test do your best and good luck!
Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Place the letter in the space provided to the left of the question number. Comprehension The questions below refer to the selection "The Treasure of Lemon Brown." R.CM.08.01 ____ 1. At the beginning of the story, why doesnt Greg want to go inside his house? A No one is home, and there is nothing to do. B His shoes are muddy, and he doesnt want to mess up the carpet. C He is waiting outside for a friend to come get him to play basketball. D He doesnt want to study math or get lectured by his father. R.CM.08.02 ____ 2. Gregs father had worked hard, as he often told his son, to pass the test to become A a postal worker B a schoolteacher C a basketball coach D a tenement manager R.CM.08.02 ____ 3. Before meeting him at the tenement, Greg had seen Lemon Brown A attending a Scorpions basketball game B singing blues at a busy intersection C sorting through trash and old clothes D talking to Gregs father and principal

R.CM.08.02 ____ 4. Greg wants to play A basketball B the harmonica C baseball D the guitar R.CM.08.02 ____ 5. What is Lemon Browns treasure? A a bag of gold coins B newspaper clippings and a harmonica C old photographs of his son D a love letter from his wife R.CM.08.02 ____ 6. Why is Lemon Brown at first suspicious of Greg? A He thinks Greg is going to move in. B He hears Greg howl at the window. C He thinks Greg is the tenement owner. D He thinks Greg wants his treasure. R.CM.08.02 ____ 7. Lemon Browns son A was killed in the war B ran away from home C lives in another state D never knew his father R.CM.08.02 ____ 8. At the storys conclusion, how does Greg feel as he thinks about the lecture that his father will give him A he becomes anxious B he smiles C he decides not to go home D he begins to cry R.CM.08.02 ____ 9. The story takes place in A. Georgia B New York C Florida D West Virginia R.CM.08.02 ____ 10. What was Lemon Brown when he was younger? A basketball player B mail carrier C blues singer D landlord

R.CM.08.02 ____ 11. Why did the three men come into the tenement house? A get out of the rain B rob Lemon Browns treasure C sleep indoors D play cards R.CM.08.02 ____ 12. What happens as one of the men approaches Greg and Lemon Browns hiding place? A Greg sneezes. B Lemon Brown howls. C Greg leads Lemon Brown up the next flight of stairs. D Lemon Brown jumps up and throws himself at the man. R.CM.08.02 ____ 13. What do the three neighborhood thugs do after they encounter Lemon Brown? A They get scared and leave the house. B They start playing cards on the stoop. C They apologize for their behavior. D They grab Greg and threaten him. R.CM.08.02 ____ 14. Where is Lemon Browns treasure hidden? A under the sofa cushions B under the rags on his right leg C in the attic of the tenement house D in the basement of the tenement house R.CM.08.02 ____ 15. What does Greg have a better understanding of after talking with Lemon Brown? A the significance of the blues B how important it is to hide ones treasure C his own fathers feelings D how to play basketball

Literary Element: Character The questions below refer to the selection "The Treasure of Lemon Brown." R.NT.08.02 ____ 16. What is the literary term for a person or animal who takes part in the action of a story? A author B critic C character D narrator R.NT.08.02 ____ 17. How do writers usually let the reader know the most about characters? A how they dress B what they say and do C how they vote D what type of work they do

R.NT.08.04 ____ 18. Which character is most developed through both direct description and his words and actions? A Gregs father B Lemon Brown C Greg D The thug with the pipe R.NT.08.03 ____ 19. Gregs fathers stories about having to leave school at an early age and his concern about Gregs grades let us know something about the fathers character. Which of the following statements describes what his concern indicates? A Because he had to drop out of school he could never keep a job. B Since he couldnt play ball in school, he refuses to let his son play. C He wants Greg to learn and to excel so that Greg will have more chances as an adult. D He doesnt have enough to keep him occupied, which is why he cares so much about Gregs grades.

Language Link: Don't Dread Said R.GR.08.01 Read the following sentences, and circle the underlined word that most appropriately completes the sentence. 20. Greg calmly said / cried, I want to play basketball. 21. Look out! Greg said / yelled. 22. As Greg walked out the door, Lemon Brown said / exclaimed, Good night. Matching R.WS.08.01 Vocabulary On the line before each sentence, write the letter of the Word to Own that has the same meaning as the italicized word or phrase in the sentence. Words to Own A brittle B impromptu C intently ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.

D ominous E tentatively

The intention of the three neighborhood thugs is clearly threatening. Greg looks closely at Lemon Browns treasures. Gregs sharp voice cracks as he tries to speak to the stranger. Greg speaks hesitantly to the man in the dark building. Gregs decision to follow Lemon Brown up the stairs is an unplanned response.

Written Response R.NT.08.01, W.PR.08.01 The question below refers to the selection "The Treasure of Lemon Brown." 28. On another sheet of paper please write a paragraph explaining why breakdowns in communication can occur between generations and how the gap can be bridged. Use at least two examples from the story to support your answer.

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COMPLETION 20. ANS: said 21. ANS: yelled 22. ANS: said MATCHING 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. ANS: ANS: ANS: ANS: ANS: C E A B D TOP: TOP: TOP: TOP: TOP: Vocabulary Vocabulary Vocabulary Vocabulary Vocabulary TOP: Language TOP: Language TOP: Language

SHORT ANSWER 28. ANS: Responses will vary. In a model response, students should fulfill the following criteria: demonstrate understanding of the prompt describe the generation gap use at least two examples from the story to support their answer. For example: Greg thinks playing basketball is essential, but he is letting his grades slip.

 Gregs father thinks school is more important because he sees the value of education for the future. demonstrate an understanding that people in different generations often share the same goals, though they might approach them differently explain how a generation gap can be bridged. For example: Members of different generations can come to understand that they do share the same goals. After meeting Lemon Brown, Greg may have understood how much his own father cares about Gregs wellbeing and that his fathers lectures are treasures he gives Greg. TOP: Written Response