Treasure Island Unit 5 Chapter 2

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word refers to a coin worth less than a penny formerly used in Great Britain?

• farthing

• stun

• gargoyle

• cache

Open Ended

Explain how the words 'cache' and 'ransack' might be connected in a story about treasure hunting.

Multiple Choice

Why did the mother insist on taking only what she was owed from the chest?

• She wanted to be honest and fair

• She was afraid of being caught

• She did not know the value of the items

• She was in a hurry

Multiple Choice

What items were found inside the sea chest when it was opened in Chapter 2?

• A suit of clothes, a tin, a quadrant, tobacco, a bar of silver, West Indian shells, a Spanish watch, several compasses, and two pistols

• A map, a diary, a golden coin, and a sword

• A letter, a hat, a pair of boots, and a lantern

• A book, a candle, a ring, and a bottle

Open Ended

Summarize the action on the first page.

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the Jolly Roger flag in the story, and how did merchant ships react when they saw it?

• It signaled a friendly ship and merchants welcomed it.

• It was a warning of pirates and merchants tried to escape.

• It meant the ship was carrying treasure and merchants tried to board it.

• It was used for celebrations and merchants ignored it.

Open Ended

Explain how the discovery of the map influenced the characters’ decisions and actions in Chapter 2.

Multiple Select

Which of the following details from the letter written by Squire Trelawney suggests that Long John Silver is a trustworthy crew member?

• He lost a leg in his country’s service.

• He is eager to lift anchor.

• He eats like a bull.

• He was recommended by an old friend.

Open Ended

What clues in Chapter 2 suggest there might be trouble for the voyagers in the future?

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best summarizes the events that led to the decision to search for Captain Flint’s treasure?

• The narrator found a map in the sea chest and gave it to the blind man.

• The officers discovered the map and told the squire to find the treasure.

• The narrator and his mother escaped the inn, found the map, and shared it with Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney, who decided to plan a voyage.

• The blind man found the map and gave it to the squire to hide from the pirates.

Multiple Choice

Why was the squire so excited about the map?

• He hoped it would help him find new land to explore.

• He thought it would help him become a ship captain.

• He wanted to sell the map to the British navy.

• He believed it would lead to a famous pirate’s treasure and would be rich.

Multiple Choice

What can the reader infer about Pew’s leadership?

• He was aggressive and demanding, which caused conflict.

• He was respected and admired by his men.

• He was calm and thoughtful under pressure.

• He was quiet and unsure of what to do.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the events after the map was discovered?

• The doctor and squire decided to burn the map to keep it safe.

• The officers took the map and arrested the narrator.

• The narrator gave the map to the blind man and ran away.

• The squire planned a voyage to find the treasure and wrote a letter about the ship and crew.

Multiple Choice

Place the following events in the correct order: The narrator opens the sea chest, The blind man and his crew arrive, The narrator and his mother escape, The officers arrive, The narrator delivers the map to Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney.

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• 2, 1, 3, 4, 5

• 1, 3, 2, 4, 5

• 1, 2, 4, 3, 5