Question

A student wants to use evidence from “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” to support the idea that Greg becomes more thoughtful and caring by the end of the story. What would be the best evidence for the student to use?

paraphrased information from the story about Greg’s concern that Lemon Brown will be okay
a direct quote from the story that tells what Greg sees when he opens Lemon Brown’s treasure
a summary of the swift actions that Greg takes when the thugs enter the tenement building
a direct quote from the story about how Greg smiles when he thinks of the lecture his father will give

Answer 1

A summary of the swift actions that Greg takes when the thugs enter the tenement building.

Rationale: Greg’s protective, brave behavior is concrete evidence of him becoming more thoughtful and caring—he risks himself to help Lemon Brown. The treasure description and the smile about his father’s lecture don’t show growth in the same direct way, and a paraphrase of his concern is weaker than the clear actions he takes.