Share Book - Lemon Brown - review of pages 1-6
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What is the main character's name?
Greg
Where does the story take place? (extra points for having extra details such as Duong Kinh, Hai Phong)
Halem, New York City, New York
What characters have been introduced so far in the story?
Greg, Greg's father, Lemon Brown
Why did Greg's father lecture him about?
his poor math scores
Describe the main character.
14 years old, black, plays basketball, bad at math
What happened to Greg's dad when he was young?
He dropped out of school at the age of 13.
Where does the main character walk to? Describe the place
An old, abandoned building
Why does the main character feel uncomfortable in the location he went to?
Because he keeps hearing noises, but can't see what's making them.
How does the weather affect the story?
It helps make the mood be scarier and waiting for something to happen. It also describes how the main character feels.
What does the idiom "hit the books" mean?
study
What does the person in the place threaten the main character with?
a very sharp razor
What does the stranger have that they think the main character wants to take?
his or her treasure
Describe what "graffiti" means or looks like.
the "illegal" art that is spray painted on walls, houses. etc. by (usually) gangs
What does the main character need to do to play their desired sport?
Get a better grade in math
What is a "tenement"?
apartment building or house (made into apartments)
What kind of lecture do you want to attend?
answers will vary - but it should be some kind of talk you want to go and listen to
