Treasure Island Test Review

What does it mean when a sailor says a ship is "talking"?

• when a storm makes noise

• when seagulls make noise on it

• when a ship makes noise at its bottom

• when the flapping of the flag makes noise

what is a gunwale?

• the pole of a flag on a ship

• the middle of the ship

• a cabin with two banks

• the upper edge of the side of a ship

define "Jolly Roger"

• a pirate's flag with a white skull and crossbones on a black background

• the confession of a pirate to a captain

• the time period between finding a treasure map and locating the treasure

• the length of stay on an island

why does Hands think killing is a waste of time?

• because you always get caught

• because you kill the body but not the spirit

• because he is a good man

what is the theme?

• Growing up is hard to do

• always make good friends

• a boy looks for treasure from a map

• good always triumphs over evil

why is Silver willing to switch sides near the end?

• because half of the treasure is better than none at all

• because he was afraid of going to jail

• because he really likes Jim

• because he promised his wife he would stop killing people

what reason did Silver give his friends for sparing Jim's life?

• he is an honest boy

• he is a good cook

• it is good to have hostages

• he has a hidden boat

why did the doctor tell Silver not to be in a hurry to find the treasure?

• because he wants to remain on the island for a few more days

• because the treasure has already been found and moved

• because he wants Silver to lead him to the treasure

• because he made a deal with the mutineers

what does Jim mean when he says the pirates live "hand to mouth"?

• they have no table manners

• they are always thinking about their stomachs

• they waste too many supplies without worrying about the future

• they never offer him anything to eat

what is Flint's pointer?

• a stick used to bury the treasure

• a sign on the treasure map

• a favorite dog used to point out the treasure

• a skeleton pointing to the treasure