4th Grade, U8, L3, Activity p. 3.1

Multiple Choice

Why did Jim and his mother wait in a ditch?

• They wanted to avoid a mob of angry townspeople.

• They were looking for their dog.

• They were hiding from pirates ransacking the inn.

• They were lost.

Multiple Choice

Dialogue is used on p. 13 to show rather than tell. Just like Jim and his mother, the reader overhears the dialogue. What do we learn from the conversation?

• Pew and his men have found Flint's map.

• The items Pew and his men are looking for are gone.

• Pew is more interested in Flint's map than the money.

• Pew knows Jim has taken the key and Flint's map.

• Answer choices B, C, and D

Multiple Choice

What does the idiom "hold their ground" mean in this sentence: Pew, however, attempted to convince the others to hold their ground and not flee like scalded rats.

• collect dirt from the side of the road

• stay in place and not give up

• run away quickly

• have a meeting

Open Ended

Please put the simile found on p. 15 in your own words: "They scattered like rabbits in every direction."

Multiple Choice

What is the Jolly Roger?

• The Jolly Roger is a type of bird found in the Caribbean.
• The Jolly Roger is a famous pirate ship.
• The Jolly Roger is a type of dance performed by pirates.
• The Jolly Roger is the flag flown to identify a pirate ship.

Open Ended

What was the purpose of the Jolly Roger?

Multiple Choice

What do Jim, Dr. Livesey, and Squire Trelawney decide to do after opening the treasure map?

• They turn the map over to the authorities.

• Squire Trelawney decides to go to Bristol to hire a ship and crew.

• The doctor and squire agree to pay Jim a handsome sum for the map.

• Dr. Livesey decides to go to Bristol to hire a ship and crew.

Multiple Choice

How does the phrase "do not breathe a word of" contribute to the meaning of the passage? Here is the sentence: Remember, do not breathe a word of what we've found.

• The phrase suggests the men must keep their findings a secret.

• The phrase suggests the information and journey are dangerous.

• The phrase suggests that the squire should tell people what they have found so he can assemble the best crew possible.

• The phrase suggests that the squire is feeling ill.

• Both choices A and B.

Multiple Choice

Who does Squire Trelawney hire to be a cook on the Hispaniola?

• Captain Flint
• Long John Silver
• Black Dog
• Billy Bones