Which is a theme of Treasure Island?
A.
Facing one's fears in private is not the same as facing them in public.
B.
Allowing friends to help when danger arises demonstrates good sense.
C.
Money is not the root of all evil, for evil exists even in places where money does not.
D.
Relying on facts and logic to overcome one's fears and solve problems is a sign of maturity.
Read this passage from the novel:
"A peculiar stagnant smell hung over the anchorage—a smell of sodden leaves and rotted tree trunks. I observed the doctor sniffing and sniffing, like someone tasting a bad egg."
Which word best describes the mood this passage creates?
A.
peaceful
B.
angry
C.
unsavory
D.
confused
Why is Jim's adventure in the coracle an important episode in the novel?
A.
Jim's ability to take control of the situation demonstrates his maturity.
B.
Jim's ability to cause chaos shows that he is well-suited for island life.
C.
Jim's ability to make quick decisions shows his basic goodness.
D.
Jim's ability to forgive others demonstrates his great generosity.
What is Long John Silver doing when he refers to Black Dog as a "son of a Dutchman"?
A.
describing Black Dog's background
B.
complimenting Dutch sailors
C.
stereotyping Dutch people
D.
celebrating Holland
What do Ben Gunn's initial appearance and behavior show readers about the effect of the novel's island setting?
A.
It can make people angry.
B.
It can make people wild.
C.
It can make people timid.
D.
It can make people foolish.
Why does Dr. Livesey treat the wounded pirates, who are his enemies?
A.
He feels guilty about firing on them.
B.
He is confused.
C.
He is a decent person.
D.
He realizes that he was wrong to fight them.
How is the central conflict of the novel resolved?
A.
Jim Hawkins helps Long John Silver and Captain Smollett to treat Ben Gunn kindly in exchange for his bringing them the treasure.
B.
Captain Smollett and his men get the treasure, while the pirates who mutinied are punished.
C.
Long John Silver convinces the pirates to cooperate with Smollett, and the crew sails home on the Hispaniola.
D.
Dr. Livesey brings the two sides together and negotiates a peace, but neither side gets any treasure.
Based on his actions in the novel, what is true about Long John Silver?
A.
He protects those who cannot protect themselves.
B.
He regrets his lack of honesty and kindness.
C.
He prefers the rule of law to chaos and confusion.
D.
He places self-interest above loyalty and friendship.
Based on his actions in the novel, what is true about Long John Silver?
A.
He protects those who cannot protect themselves.
B.
He regrets his lack of honesty and kindness.
C.
He prefers the rule of law to chaos and confusion.
D.
He places self-interest above loyalty and friendship.
What does alcohol symbolize in Treasure Island?
A.
disorder
B.
treasure
C.
lack of religion
D.
the wild ocean Which is a sign that Jim is maturing?
A.
He refuses to give Israel Hands any more brandy.
B.
He keeps quiet when Israel Hands insists on pushing O'Brien's body overboard.
C.
He suggests that Israel Hands drink wine instead of brandy.
D.
He stands up to Israel Hands and declares himself captain of the Hispaniola.
Why do Jim, Smollett, Ben Gunn, Dr. Livesey, and Silver leave three of the mutineers on the island?
A.
The mutineers ask to be left on the island with the treasure.
B.
They do not trust the men enough to sail back to England with them.
C.
The mutineers refuse to sail on the same ship as Long John Silver.
D.
Silver tricks the others into thinking that the mutineers are dead.
