Select two details from the passage that support the idea that Jim had decided to take his chances with the pirates rather than the unidentified creature in the woods.

“And immediately I began to prefer the dangers that I knew to those I knew not.” (paragraph 2)

“. . . I turned on my heel, and looking sharply behind me over my shoulder, began to retrace my steps in the direction of the boats.” (paragraph 2)

“I was now, it seemed, cut off upon both sides; behind me the pirates, before me this lurking nondescript.” (paragraph 2)

“. . . I could see it was in vain for me to contend in speed with such an adversary.” (paragraph 3)

“Yet a man it was, I could no longer be in doubt about that.” (paragraph 3)

The following question has two parts. First, answer PART A. Then, answer PART B. PART A. Reread the excerpt from paragraph 9. He was clothed with tatters of old ship’s canvas and old sea-cloth, and this extraordinary patchwork was all held together by a system of the most various and incongruous fastenings, brass buttons, bits of stick, and loops of tarry gaskin. About his waist he wore an old brass-buckled leather belt, which was the one thing solid in his whole accoutrement. What inference is supported by this excerpt?

Ben has improvised what he needs for survival on the island.

The pirates took Ben’s clothing before they left him behind.

Ben has not changed his clothes since he was marooned.

Ben’s overall appearance is disgusting to look at.

PART B. Which sentence from the passage provides additional support for the inference in Part A?

“‘Marooned three years ago,’ he continued, ‘and lived on goats since then, and berries, and oysters.’” (paragraph 13)

“His skin, wherever it was exposed, was burnt by the sun; even his lips were black, and his fair eyes looked quite startling in so dark a face.” (paragraph 9)

“‘Well, many’s the long night I’ve dreamed of cheese—toasted, mostly—and woke up again, and here I were.’” (paragraph 13)

“All this time he had been feeling the stuff of my jacket, smoothing my hands, looking at my boots, and generally, in the intervals of his speech, showing a childish pleasure in the presence of a fellow creature.” (paragraph 15)

Reread the excerpt from paragraphs 5–8. . . . as soon as I began to move in his direction he reappeared and took a step to meet me. Then he hesitated, drew back, came forward again, and at last, to my wonder and confusion, threw himself on his knees and held out his clasped hands in supplication. At that I once more stopped. “Who are you?” I asked. “Ben Gunn,” he answered, and his voice sounded hoarse and awkward, like a rusty lock. “I’m poor Ben Gunn, I am; and I haven’t spoke with a soul these three years.” Which two phrases from these paragraphs help you understand the meaning of in supplication ?

“threw himself on his knees”

“held out his clasped hands”

“hesitated, drew back, came forward again”

“sounded hoarse and awkward”

Which two meanings of the word creature are used in this passage (paragraphs 2 and 15)?

living being that seems strange or frightening

one controlled by another person or organization

Reread paragraphs 20–21 from the passage. “Jim, Jim,” says he, quite pleased apparently. “And, Jim,” looking all round him and lowering his voice to a whisper, “I’m rich.” I now felt sure that the poor fellow had gone crazy in his solitude, and I suppose I must have shown the feeling in my face, for he repeated the statement hotly: “Rich! Rich! I says. And I’ll tell you what: I’ll make a man of you, Jim. Ah, Jim, you’ll bless your stars, you will, you was the first that found me!” What new idea about Ben is introduced in these paragraphs?

People have been looking for him.

Reread paragraphs 22–28 from the end of the passage. And at this there came suddenly a lowering shadow over his face, and he tightened his grasp upon my hand and raised a forefinger threateningly before my eyes. “Now, Jim, you tell me true: that ain’t Flint’s ship?” he asked. At this I had a happy inspiration. I began to believe that I had found an ally, and I answered him at once. “It’s not Flint’s ship, and Flint is dead; but I’ll tell you true, as you ask me. There are some of Flint’s hands aboard; worse luck for the rest of us.” “Not a man with one leg?” he gasped. “Silver?” I asked. “Ah, Silver!” says he. “That were his name.” What are two ways this section contributes to the development of the plot?

It suggests that Ben is afraid of Long John Silver.

It reveals that Ben has experience with the same pirates as Jim.

It proves that Ben really has lost his wits.

It describes how Ben first met Long John Silver.

It explains why Jim decided to run away from the pirate ship.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the central idea of the passage?

Jim Hawkins believes that Ben Gunn might be crazy.

Ben Gunn has been all alone on the island for a long time.

Jim Hawkins unexpectedly discovers a possible source of help.

Both Ben Gunn and Jim Hawkins have had trouble with pirates.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence would be best to include in a short summary of the passage?

Ben is a very strange sight, with clothing made of old sail cloth and bits of hardware.

Jim meets a mysterious man who was marooned on the island years earlier.

Jim remembers that he has a weapon he can use to defend himself.

Ben and Jim begin to plot together how they might overcome the pirates.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose a phrase for the blank to complete the sentence.

The italicized paragraph at the start of the passage is included to ____________________________________ .

provide background information for the reader and to hint that Jim is in danger.

explain the characters' motives and to describe Ben Gunn.

summarize what has happened in the story so far and to tell where the exotic island is.

describe the characters' personalities and to explain why Jim had to escape.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The author develops the narrator’s point of view mainly by

using Ben’s questions to reveal Jim’s thinking.

contrasting Jim’s reactions with those of Ben.

stating Jim’s thoughts and feelings directly.

having Jim explain his reasoning.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Read the sentence from paragraph 3.

From trunk to trunk the creature flitted like a deer, running manlike on two legs, but unlike any man that I had ever seen, stooping almost double as it ran.

What does the phrase flitted like a deer mean?

glided smoothly and gracefully

moved in short, quick bounds

blended into the background

dashed away in alarm

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.

No adjective will be used more than once.

#1. At the start of the episode, when he hears the gravel falling, Jim is already feeling __________________.

astonished

panicky

confident

terrified

uneasy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.

No adjective will be used more than once.

# 2. When he sees the dark, shaggy figure nearby, Jim feels _____________________.

astonished

panicky

confident

terrified

uneasy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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From Treasure Island

What is the central idea of the passage?

Which sentence would be best to include in a short summary of the passage?

Choose a phrase for the blank to complete the sentence.

The italicized paragraph at the start of the passage is included to ____________________________________ .

The author develops the narrator’s point of view mainly by

Read the sentence from paragraph 3.

From trunk to trunk the creature flitted like a deer, running manlike on two legs, but unlike any man that I had ever seen, stooping almost double as it ran.

What does the phrase flitted like a deer mean?

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.

No adjective will be used more than once.

#1. At the start of the episode, when he hears the gravel falling, Jim is already feeling __________________.

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.

No adjective will be used more than once.

# 2. When he sees the dark, shaggy figure nearby, Jim feels _____________________.

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.

No adjective will be used more than once.

# 3. Recognizing that he cannot outrun the creature makes Jim feel _______________ at first.

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.

No adjective will be used more than once.

# 4. Remembering that he has a weapon makes Jim feel more _________________.

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.

No adjective will be used more than once.

# 5. When he finally sees Ben Gunn up close, Jim is ___________________.

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From Treasure Island

What is the central idea of the passage?

Which sentence would be best to include in a short summary of the passage?

Choose a phrase for the blank to complete the sentence. The italicized paragraph at the start of the passage is included to ____________________________________ .

The author develops the narrator’s point of view mainly by

Read the sentence from paragraph 3. From trunk to trunk the creature flitted like a deer, running manlike on two legs, but unlike any man that I had ever seen, stooping almost double as it ran. ﻿What does the phrase flitted like a deer mean?

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.No adjective will be used more than once.#1. At the start of the episode, when he hears the gravel falling, Jim is already feeling __________________.

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.No adjective will be used more than once.# 2. When he sees the dark, shaggy figure nearby, Jim feels _____________________.

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.No adjective will be used more than once.# 3. Recognizing that he cannot outrun the creature makes Jim feel _______________ at first.

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.No adjective will be used more than once.# 4. Remembering that he has a weapon makes Jim feel more _________________.

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.No adjective will be used more than once.# 5. When he finally sees Ben Gunn up close, Jim is ___________________.

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Choose a phrase for the blank to complete the sentence.

The italicized paragraph at the start of the passage is included to ____________________________________ .

Read the sentence from paragraph 3.

From trunk to trunk the creature flitted like a deer, running manlike on two legs, but unlike any man that I had ever seen, stooping almost double as it ran.

What does the phrase flitted like a deer mean?

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.

No adjective will be used more than once.

#1. At the start of the episode, when he hears the gravel falling, Jim is already feeling __________________.

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.

No adjective will be used more than once.

# 2. When he sees the dark, shaggy figure nearby, Jim feels _____________________.

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.

No adjective will be used more than once.

# 3. Recognizing that he cannot outrun the creature makes Jim feel _______________ at first.

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.

No adjective will be used more than once.

# 4. Remembering that he has a weapon makes Jim feel more _________________.

To show how Jim’s feelings change as events develop, choose the adjective that best completes each sentence.

No adjective will be used more than once.

# 5. When he finally sees Ben Gunn up close, Jim is ___________________.