Treasure Island Ch. 1-11

Who is our narrator and main character?

• Jim Hawkins

• Ben Gawkins

• Tim Hankins

• Tony Hawk

Answer explanation

Jim is a pretty basic preteen boy. This is so the reader can connect to the story through his eyes. Many stories (like Harry Potter, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Legend of Zelda) use this method.

What is the name of the inn that Jim's parents ran?

The Admiral _____________ Inn

Answer explanation

Fun Fact: Admiral Benbow was the name of a real life British Naval Officer. This name was probably chosen so that the readers of the time would recognize immediately that this story will be about an adventure on the high seas.

There was one thing in Billy Bones' sea chest that Pew wanted above all else. He called this Flint's Fist.

What did Flint's Fist turn out to be?

• A map to all of Flint's buried treasure

• An expensive diamond Flint had stolen that was the size of a man's fist

• Flint's severed hand that was plated in pure gold

• The keys to Flint's own treasure chest

Answer explanation

Jim, of course, is the one who gets a hold of the map. This sets him, Trelawney, and Livesey on a trip to find treasure.

How did Pew die?

• He was run over by horses

• He has a stroke

• He died from old age

• He was shot

Answer explanation

As we now know, Billy Bones, Long John Silver, and Pew were all once part of Captain Flint's pirate crew.

Name the two men that pay for and plan the voyage to Treasure Island

• John Silver

• Captain Smollet

• Dr. Livesey

• Squire Trelawney

Answer explanation

These two men serve as new father figures in Jim's life after his father's death.

Livesey represents all that is good and logical

Trelawney tends to be more stuck-up (due to his wealth and position) and speaks his mind too freely, but he is also noble and dedicated.

What man did Trelawney meet and befriend when the Squire was trying to hire sailors for the voyage? This man ended up basically hiring the majority of the men for the crew.

• Captain Smollet

• Mr. Arrow

• Dr. Livesey

• Long John Silver

Answer explanation

Silver gained everyone's approval: Trelawney's, Jim's, even Captain Smollet's. Yet, we have plenty of hints early on that Silver isn't who he seems to be.

Which could describe Jim's first meeting with Long John?

• suspicious at first, but then comfortable
• completely terrifying from start to finish
• a complete joy, Jim and Long John ate dessert together
• sad because Jim was already feeling homesick

" I don't like this cruise, I don't like the men, and I don't like my officer"  Who complains about these things?

• Captain Smollet
• Long John
• Squire
• Doctor

How does Jim learn of Long John Silver's pirate past and his plan to take over the ship?

• Long John Silver tries to convince him to join the pirates

• He overhears it while inside an apple barrel

• He finds out from the Doctor

• He finds out when Long John takes over the ship

Answer explanation

How betrayed Jim must feel! He considered Long John to be his friend.... and now he knows the man means to have him killed!

Which of the following is NOT true about Long John Silver?

• He sailed with Pew, Flint, and Billy Bones and was the most frightening.
• His wife sold the Spy-Glass and took his money to meet him after their trip.
• He is intelligent and good at dealing with people.
• He is very impatient and can't wait to get rid of Captain Smollett.