Treasure Island Ch 6 and 7 Vocab Core Knowledge

What does the term "truce" mean?

• A) A false reason, deceptive excuse

• B) A pause in fighting, temporary peace

• C) Betrayal of trust

• D) A short trip

What is the meaning of "desertion"?

• A) Agreement; the same way at the same time

• B) Act of leaving or abandoning

• C) To tie with a rope or cord

• D) A fierce attack

Define "onslaught."

• A) A ship or boat

• B) A short heavy curved sword with one edge

• C) A fierce attack

• D) A short trip

What is a "cutlass"?

• A) A false reason, deceptive excuse

• B) A short trip

• C) A ship or boat

• D) A short heavy curved sword with one edge

What does "excursion" refer to?

• A) A fierce attack

• B) A short trip

• C) Betrayal of trust

• D) To tie with a rope or cord

The word "craft" can be used to describe which of the following?

• A) A pause in fighting, temporary peace

• B) A ship or boat

• C) A false reason, deceptive excuse

• D) Agreement; the same way at the same time

What is the meaning of "pretext"?

• A) A ship or boat

• B) A short heavy curved sword with one edge

• C) A false reason, deceptive excuse

• D) To tie with a rope or cord

What does "treachery" mean?

• A) A short trip

• B) Betrayal of trust

• C) A fierce attack

• D) A pause in fighting, temporary peace

Define "unison."

• A) To tie with a rope or cord

• B) Agreement; the same way at the same time

• C) A short heavy curved sword with one edge

• D) A false reason, deceptive excuse

What does "right" mean in this context?

• A) To correct or put in an upright position

• B) A fierce attack

• C) A pause in fighting, temporary peace

• D) A ship or boat