Treasure Island Chapter 5

Treasure Island
Chapter 5:
The Man on the Island

By Amber Briceno

Multiple Choice

What does the word 'outlandish' most closely mean in the context of the text?

• uncommon or strange

• beautiful and majestic

• familiar and ordianry

• large and overwhelming

Multiple Choice

In the sentence, "He stood resting lightly on his crutch, watching his companion, like a snake about to strike," what does the simile suggest about Silver?

• He is friendly and welcoming.

• He is dangerous and ready to attack.

• He is tired and weak.

• He is confused and lost.

Multiple Choice

What does Jim mean when he says he felt "faint"?

• He felt sleepy and wanted to nap.

• He felt dizzy and weak from fear.

• He felt excited and energetic.

• He felt happy and carefree.

Open Ended

1. How does the reader know the exchange between John Silver and the seaman Tom takes place? Why is the interaction important?

Open Ended

2. What do you think Ben Gunn means when he says, “If I ever get back to England, I’m changing my ways and the company I keep”?

Open Ended

3. Do you think Ben Gunn is a trustworthy character? Support your opinion with evidence from the text.

Open Ended

4. Based on what you have read, would you characterize buccaneers or pirates as trustworthy or untrustworthy? Why?