Treasure Island Vocabulary

What does marooned mean?

• A. A color often seen in pirate flags

• B. A famous pirate's nickname

• C. When someone is left alone on an island or place

• D. A type of knot used on a ship

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'buccaneer' mean?

• A type of ship

• A pirate

• A treasure map

• A sailor's song

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word describes a 'squire'?

• A knight's assistant

• A type of bird

• A piece of treasure

• A ship's captain

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of 'grog'?

• A type of food

• A pirate's flag

• A drink

• A treasure chest

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does 'mutiny' refer to?

• A type of storm

• A rebellion against authority

• A hidden treasure

• A ship's journey

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is a 'cove'?

• A small bay

• A type of fish

• A pirate's hat

• A ship's anchor

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does 'jolly roger' mean?

• A pirate's flag

• A type of dance

• A ship's name

• A treasure map

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of 'sextant'?

• A navigation instrument

• A type of ship

• A pirate's sword

• A treasure chest

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'scurvy' refer to?

• A type of parrot

• A disease caused by lack of vitamin C

• A pirate's insult

• A ship's part

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a 'parley'?

• A type of ship

• A negotiation or discussion

• A pirate's song

• A treasure map

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A