CKLA Treasure Island Chapter 9

​Treasure Island


Chapter 8

Open Ended

Why is understanding the climax and resolution important when reading or writing a story?

Open Ended

How can being superstitious affect a person's well-being?

Multiple Choice

Which word means 'having irrational fears about mysterious things or the unknown'?

• well-being

• excavation

• superstitious

• guinea

Multiple Select

Select all the words that are nouns.

• superstitious

• well-being

• excavation

• guinea

Multiple Choice

Which of the following gold coins was formerly used in Great Britain?

• Guinea

• Doublon

• Moidores

• Sequin

Open Ended

Explain the meaning of the word 'ambush' and provide an example of how it could be used in a sentence.

Open Ended

Compare the countries where moidores and sequins were used. What does this tell you about the spread of gold coins in Europe?

Multiple Select

Which gold coins mentioned were formerly used in countries outside of Great Britain?

• Doublon

• Moidores

• Sequin

• Guinea

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose for reading Chapter 9, 'The Adventure Comes to an End'?

• To discuss the climax and resolution of the story

• To describe the main characters

• To summarize the setting

• To list all the gold coins mentioned

Open Ended

Who do you think is a more trustworthy pirate in this situation—Ben Gunn or Long John Silver? Support your opinion using evidence from the text.

Multiple Choice

Ben Gunn is hiding in a ___ calling out so the pirates below can hear him.

• tree
• classroom at Claxton

• behind a rock

• boat

Multiple Choice

Who do the pirates think they hear calling out, and who is actually calling out?

• They think it's Captain Flint's ghost; it's actually Ben Gunn.

• They think it's Ben Gunn; it's actually Captain Flint's ghost.

• They think it's Long John Silver; it's actually Ben Gunn.

• They think it's Dr. Livesey; it's actually Gray.

Multiple Choice

Why might the voice frighten the pirates?

• Because they are worried about losing the treasure.

• Because they think Ben Gunn is dangerous.

• Because they are afraid of Dr. Livesey.

• Because they are superstitious and fear Captain Flint's ghost.

Multiple Select

Which of the following events would you consider the climax of Treasure Island? (2 answers)

• The pirates discover the treasure is gone.

• Ben Gunn calls out from the tree.

• Dr. Livesey and Gray attack the pirates.

• Long John Silver betrays the crew.

Open Ended

Describe what happens when the pirates finally reach the spot where the treasure is supposed to be buried.

Multiple Choice

Ben Gunn helps Jim and the others defend themselves against the pirates. Based on this, who is considered more trustworthy in the chapter?

• George Merry

• Long John Silver

• Ben Gunn

• Jim

Multiple Select

What evidence from the text supports whether the voyage to Treasure Island was a success or not? (pick 2)

• Most men returned home safely with treasure

• No one found the treasure

• Many men did not return safely

• Only pirates found the treasure

Multiple Select

Based on the definition and examples provided, which of the following best describes superstitious beliefs?

• Believing that ghosts live in basements

• Being afraid of the dark

• Worrying about failing a test

• Thinking Friday the 13th is unlucky

Multiple Choice

The climax of a story is the point where the main character faces the greatest challenge. The resolution is when the conflict is solved. Which of the following best describes the difference between climax and resolution?

• The climax is the beginning of the story, and the resolution is the end.

• The climax is the most exciting moment, and the resolution is when things afterwards begin getting resolved

• The climax is when the problem is introduced, and the resolution is when the problem gets worse.

• The climax is when the main character wins, and the resolution is when the villain wins.

Open Ended

What is a possible theme for Treasure Island?

Open Ended

Summarize the plot of Treasure Island.