8th grade Treasure Island Final Test

What was Jim’s second folly that he talked about in chapter 22?

• He became friends with Silver.
• He offered Silver the map.
• He got angry at the doctor.
• He left the log house to find Ben’s boat.

What is a “coracle”?

• a grapefruit
• a boat
• cheese
• a coin

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 as it hits 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 bunks.
• 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 can 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 a 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