Questions: 3. Which of the following best explains why Lemon threatens Greg with a razor in paragraph 14 ? a) Greg has been snooping around Lemon's b) Greg is being hazed as initiation to join the tenement in hopes of finding the old man's Scorpions. treasure. c) Lemon thinks Greg is going to rob him. d) Lemon is mentally ill and prone to violence.

The answer is c) Lemon thinks Greg is going to rob him.

This option suggests that Greg's actions of snooping are the reason for the threat. However, the context of the story indicates that Lemon's reaction is more about a perceived immediate threat rather than Greg's curiosity.

This option implies a ritualistic or planned initiation, which is not supported by the context. The threat is more spontaneous and based on Lemon's perception of danger.

This is the most plausible explanation. Lemon's reaction with the razor is a defensive measure because he perceives Greg as a potential threat or robber, which aligns with the typical response of someone feeling threatened.

While this option suggests a reason for Lemon's behavior, it does not align with the specific context of the story where Lemon's actions are more about self-defense rather than random violence.