Treasure Island Chapters 1-2 Reading Comprehension Assessment

What is the name of the inn owned by Jim Hawkins' family?

• The Black Spot

• The Admiral Benbow

• The Sea Chest

• The Sailor's Rest

What does Billy Bones give to Jim to watch for?

• A treasure map

• A black spot

• A seafaring man with one leg

• A blind beggar

How does Billy Bones pay for his stay at the inn?

• With silver coins

• With gold doubloons

• Four pennies every month

• With stories about his adventures

What does Dr. Livesey warn Billy Bones about?

• The approaching storm

• The danger of his drinking habits

• The black spot

• The blind beggar

What happens to Billy Bones when he receives the black spot?

• He runs away

• He fights back

• He dies from shock

• He asks for Jim's help

What do Jim and his mother find in Billy Bones' sea chest?

• Only old clothes and a compass

• Gold coins and a map

• Letters and personal belongings

• Weapons and ammunition

Who is Pew?

• A ship's captain

• A blind beggar

• A wealthy merchant

• A local doctor

Why do Jim and his mother leave the inn?

• To seek medical help

• To escape from the pirates

• To find treasure

• To visit relatives

What sound warns the pirates to flee from the inn?

• Thunder

• Gunshots

• Horse hooves

• Dogs barking

What important item does Jim take with him when leaving the inn?

• Billy Bones' money

• The sea chest

• An oilskin packet

• A sword