Treasure Island Chapter 3 & 4 Review

1. Which sentence from the story shows Jim is glad to have the knowledgeable and experienced Silver as a crewmate?

• 1. As we walked along the quay, Silver proved himself a most interesting companion.

• 1. He taught me nautical terms such as fore and aft, starboard and port.

• 1. He had me repeat the phrases till I could recite them perfectly.

• 1. I knew he was the best possible shipmate for a novice sailor like me.

1. Read the sentences below.
   
   Only Silver showed a willingness to obey. When an order was given, he was on his crutch in an instant with a cheery, “Aye, aye, sir!” and, when there was nothing else to do, he sang old sea songs. 
   
   What is the most likely reason Silver “showed a willingness to obey”?

• 1. 1. Silver wants to prove his loyalty to Captain Smollett.

• 2. Silver does not want to raise suspicions about his plan to mutiny.

• 2. Silver is a good man and follows directions well.

• 2. Silver enjoys being told what to do.

1. What does Jim mean when he says, “Some good did come from the apple barrel though…”?

• 1. 1. The apple barrel brought joy to the crew who was able to eat the tasty apples. 

• 2. The apple barrel gave Jim somewhere to hide when John Silver attacked.

• 2. Hiding in the apple barrel allowed Jim to overhear John Silver’s plan of mutiny. 

• 2. The apple barrel didn’t actually  bring any good.

1. Seeing ______________ in the tavern makes Jim ______________ John Silver.

• 1. Black Dog; fully trust

• 1. Billy Bones; hate

• 1. Pew; suspicious of 

• Black Dog; suspicious of

1. When Captain Smollet first speaks to the doctor and the squire, why is he upset? Pick all that apply.

• 1. He doesn’t like being involved with treasure voyages. 

• 2. He doesn’t trust Squire Trelawney. 

• 2. He wasn’t able to pick the members of the crew. 

• 2. He believes the crew is unfit for such a grand voyage. 

• 2. He thinks the crew knows too much about the secret treasure.

According to the text, Silver plans to mutiny-

• 1. as soon as the ship arrives at Treasure Island

• 1. once the treasure has been found

• 1. during the middle of the night as they travel to Treasure Island

• 1. when the treasure has been loaded onboard the ship

1. Which statement best explains how Jim’s feelings towards Silver change?

• 1. At first, Jim believes that John Silver is a respectable man, but he soon grows scared of Silver and learns he cannot be trusted.

• 1. When they first meet, Jim does not trust John Silver, but he eventually ends up liking Silver and is happy to have him onboard.

• 2. Jim is not sure whether he should trust Silver, but once they are onboard Silver proves to be a loyal man that Jim can trust.

• 2. At first, Jim is scared of Silver. Once onboard, Jim becomes even more scared of him.

1. Why does Captain Smollett want Silver and the dishonest crew members to go ashore?

• 1. He wants the men to check if the island is dangerous before he joins them ashore. 

• 2. He wants to give the men a chance to plan the mutiny. 

• 2. He wants to allow John Silver to gain control and talk the men out of a mutiny. 

• 2. He is planning to maroon John Silver and his men  on the island.