Treasure Island Assessment CKLA

In paragraph 3, what does the word stockade mean?

• brush along the seash

• sailing ship

• barrier used for protection or defense

• weapon

Which phrase supports the meaning of stockade in paragraph 3?

• a splendid fortress

• abundant spring

• squire's men

• small row boat

Answer explanation

How do Dr. Livesey, Hunter, the squire, and others feel after Dr. Livesey and Hunter row back to the Hispaniola in paragraphs 4-5?

• fearful

• adventurous

• bored

• thrilled

Which phrase supports the answer to your last question.

• in our best interest

• it became evident

• stay on board

• were all shaken

In which paragraphs help the reader infer Dr. Livesey is concerned about what happens to Jim?

• 1,3,16

• 2,4,17

• 8,9

• 11,12,13

Put the following events in the correct order they occurred in the selection. Use 1 for the first event

• The men rushed ashore, carrying whatever supplies they could save from the boat.

• The small boat was overloaded with men and supplies when it shoved off from the Hispaniola.

• Dr. Livesey ran to the stockade and discovered Jim Hawkins, safe and sound.

• The men suddenly ducked to avoid a cannonball, causing the boat to tip to one side.

• As Redruth stood guard, the men gathered the supplies to take to the stockade.

Now read "Pirates, Parrots, and Pieces of Eight"

In paragraph 4, what word or phrase helps the reader understand waht the word tropical means?

• warm climates

• species

• parrot

• native

The text says that many details about parrots in Treasure Island are accurate. What 3 paragraphs support this idea?

• 1,2,3

• 3,4,5

• 7,8,9

• 10,11

In paragraph 2, which word helps the reader understand the meaning of the word iconic?

• difficult

• danger

• pet

• well-known

Why was Spain the only country that issued pieces of eight, but not the only country to use them?

• a lot of countries were jealous

• The Spanish conquistadors conquered South America

• They were valuable and people would accept them in many countries.

• The U.S began mining and sent pieces of eight to many countries as gifts.