CKLA Treasure Island Chapter 7

Multiple Choice

Which element is most important for making an adventure story exciting?

• Unexpected twists

• Detailed descriptions

• Quotes from history

• Romance

Open Ended

How can you determine if someone is trustworthy or untrustworthy?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words refers to an act of betrayal or hurting someone who trusts you?

• lash

• pretext

• treachery

• right

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word means 'to tie down with a rope or cord'?

• lash

• pretext

• treachery

• unison

Multiple Select

Select the word that describes Long John Silver.

• pretext

• treachery

• unison

• lash

Open Ended

What is a pretext, and how might it be used in a story?

Multiple Choice

Which word means 'betrayal; an act of hurting someone who trusts you'?

• treachery

• unison

• right

• punch

Multiple Choice

How does the word 'unison' relate to teamwork?

• It means working together in agreement.

• It means working alone.

• It means arguing with others.

• It means ignoring instructions.

Open Ended

Summarize Chapter 7; Shiver Me Timbers.'

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the meaning of the idiom 'shiver me timbers'?

• A phrase expressing shock, fear, or surprise, often used by pirates.

• A command to fix a broken ship.

• A way to ask for help during a storm.

• A signal to start a journey.

Open Ended

How does Jim show maturity and leadership on the Hispaniola in the scene on page 62?

Multiple Choice

Why does Jim take down the Jolly Roger and shout 'God save the king!'?

• Jim takes down the Jolly Roger to show the pirates no longer control the ship.

• 'God save the king' is a victory cheer meant to intimidate Hands.

• Both actions in A and B show that Jim is in charge, and give Jim courage to proceed with his plans to secure the ship.

• He does not like the Jolly Roger and loves the King.

Multiple Select

How does Jim know that Hands will turn against him? (2 answers)

• Hands has a look of treachery on his face.

• The other pirate on the ship tells him.

• Jim sees Hands grab a dagger and hide it in his shirt.

• Jim doesn't like Hands.

Multiple Choice

Why does Hands say 'I reckon I’ll have to give up'?

• Hands can’t decide what to do.

• Hands tries to trick Jim into thinking he will surrender, so he can surprise Jim by throwing the dagger when he is least expecting it.

• Hands is too injured to fight.

• Hands expects another pirate to rescue him

Open Ended

How does Long John Silver try to convince Jim to join the pirates?

Multiple Choice

In the excerpt, why does Jim give Silver a choice rather than simply beg for his life?

• Jim is trying to buy time for help to arrive.

• Jim wants to show Silver he is not afraid.

• Jim hopes to convince Silver that he is more valuable as an ally (supporter) and witness than as a victim.

• Jim believes Silver will spare him out of pity.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions did Jim Hawkins take after overhearing the pirates planning mutiny?

• He joined the pirates.

• He exposed their plan to the doctor and the squire.

• He left the ship immediately.

• He ignored the information.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word 'collide'?

• The two friends collide their ideas in a discussion.

• The cars collide at the intersection during the accident.

• The teacher collide the papers on the desk.

• The birds collide their songs in the morning.

Multiple Select

Based on the activities described, which situations might result in a collision? Select all that apply.

• Running quickly in a crowded hallway

• Driving carefully on an empty road

• Playing soccer on a busy field

• Walking alone in a quiet park

Open Ended

Why does Jim give Silver a choice rather than simply beg for his life? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Open Ended

What was the most exciting part from Chapter 7 of 'Treasure Island' that contributed to making it an exciting adventure story?