1. In "The Lemon Tree Billiards House", Both Mitch and Locust believe they are (1 point)
Alucky.
Bcursed.
Cdoomed.
Dimmortal.

  1. What surprising action does Locust take at the end of the story? (1 point)
AHe scratches on the eight ball.
BHe shows up at the Lemon Tree Billiards House.
CHe turns himself in to the local authorities.
DHe sets Mitch up with his daughter.

  1. Which of the following elements of Realism are present in "The Lemon Tree Billiards House"? Check all that apply. (2 points)
ACedric Yamanaka uses dialect to enliven his characters' speech.
BThe setting of "The Lemon Tree Billiards House" plays an important role in the story.
CThe narrator, Mitch, has a sense of humor.
D"The Lemon Tree Billiards House" is a non-fiction story.

Verified Answer :

1.) In the book "The Lemon Tree Billiards House" both Mitch and Locust believe that they are cursed. THis story is a non fiction story written by  Cedric Yamanka. The correct answer is B. 

2.) The surprising action that Locust takes at the end of the story is that he shows up at the lemon Tree Billiards house. The correct answer is B

3.) Out of the following choi
ces, the elements of realism are present in the book are Cedric Yamanka uses dialect to enliven his characters speech. Another one is that the setting of the "The Lemon Tree Billiards House" plays an important role in the story. The correct answers are A & B. 

Answer:

Contemporary Connections quick check

1. D. an overstatement or exaggeration

2. B. cursed

3. B he shows up at the Lemon Tree Billiards House

4. Both A. (Cedric Yamanaka uses dialect to enliven characters' speech) AND B (The setting of the Lemon Tree Billiards House plays an important role in the story)

Explanation:

Took the quick check and these are the right answers after it was graded.