Question

Read the excerpt from “The Treasure of Lemon Brown.”

The old man looked out, then beckoned frantically for Greg to follow him. For a moment Greg couldn’t move. Then he found himself following Lemon Brown into the hallway and up the darkened stairs. Greg followed as closely as he could. They reached the top of the stairs, and Greg felt Lemon Brown’s hand first lying on his shoulder, then probing down his arm until he finally took Greg’s hand into his own as they crouched in the darkness.

“They’s bad men,” Lemon Brown whispered. His breath was warm against Greg’s skin.

Which relationship change occurs in this part of the story?

Lemon Brown becomes protective of Greg.
Lemon Brown becomes suspicious of Greg.
Greg becomes annoyed with Lemon Brown.
Greg becomes controlled by Lemon Brown.

Answer 1

Lemon Brown becomes protective of Greg.

Explanation: He urgently leads Greg to safety, takes his hand, and warns him about "bad men," showing concern and a protective attitude.