Treasure Island Assessment

STOP: Read pages 127-129.

• Yes

• No

Part A: In paragraph 3, what does the word stockade mean?

• brush along the seashore

• sailing ship

• barrier used for protection or defense

• weapon

Part B: From the following answers, choose TWO phrases from paragraph 3 that best help the reader understand the meaning of stockade.

• go ashore

• splendid fortress

• abundant spring

• to defend

• small row boat

Part A: How do Dr. Livesey, Hunter, the squire, and others feel after Dr. Livesey and Hunter row back to the Hispaniola?

• fearful

• adventurous

• bored

• thrilled

Part B: Which phrase from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• in our best interest

• it became evident

• stay on board

• were all shaken

What does the reader learn from the captain's words in paragraph 10?

• that the boat was filling up with water

• that the men on the Hispaniola, especially Israel Hands, are dangerous

• that Trelawney can stop Israel Hands

• that Israel Hands wants to help Trelawney and the captain

Fill in the blanks with the paragraphs that help the reader infer Dr. Livesey is concerned about what happens to Jim.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Was it safer for the men to relocate to the stockade than stay on the ship with the pirates? Why or Why not? Use text evidence to support your answer.

STOP: Read pages 133-134.

• Yes

• No