The Lemonade War

Reading Check questions are designed for in-class review on key plot points or for quick verbal or written assessments. Multiple Choice and Short Answer Quizzes create ideal summative assessments, and collectively function to convey a sense of the work’s tone and themes.

Chapters 1-2

Reading Check

1. What is the main character’s name?

2. What is the main character’s sister’s name?

3. What book does the main character’s sister read in Chapter 2?

4. Who is Scott Spencer?

Multiple Choice

1. In business, what is a “slump”?

A) an easy sale or trade

B) a down or sad feeling

C) a time without much activity

D) a tricky or complicated deal

2. What does the main character’s sister mention that causes him to drop a ball on his own nose?

A) a letter

B) lemonade

C) money

D) a girl

3. What does the main character’s sister say is her “weakest subject”?

A) math

B) spelling

C) logic

D) emotions

4. What mean word does the main character use to describe his sister in Chapter 2?

A) lazy

B) boring

C) freaky

D) crazy

Short-Answer Response

Answer each of the following questions in a complete sentence or sentences. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does the main character feel like he is in a “slump”?

2. What kind of relationship does the main character have with his sister in Chapter 1?

3.