Treasure Island Chapter 1 Quiz

What is the most likely reason the old seaman chose to stay at the Admiral Benbow Inn?

• He enjoyed the company of the guests there

• He needed a place with good food and comfort

• He was hiding from certain people

• He was planning to meet his old shipmates

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What can be inferred about the "black spot" based on how the captain reacts to it?

• It represents a treasure map

• It is a symbol of leadership at sea

• It is a death threat or warning of mutiny

• It is a message to call a pirate council

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the captain’s behavior toward Jim and his father reveal about his character?

• He is generous and respectful

• He is prideful but fair

• He is intimidating and self-centered

• He is timid but loyal

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Why does the author most likely mention that the stranger, Black Dog, is missing fingers?

• To show that he is unfit for sailing

• To suggest he is clumsy

• To hint at a violent and dangerous past

• To build sympathy for his injuries

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the blind man's treatment of Jim suggest about his personality?

• He is humble and harmless

• He is manipulative and cruel

• He is respectful of children

• He is grateful for assistance

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What literary technique is used in the description of the captain’s nightmares haunting Jim?

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Irony

• Imagery

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which quote best shows the captain’s growing desperation?

• “Tell me when I’ve worked through that.”

• “You go and see that doctor and tell him to send all hands…”

• “I’m a plain and simple man.”

• “Let me know the moment he appears!”

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Why is it significant that the captain's real name is Billy Bones and not simply “Captain”?

• It shows that he was never truly a captain

• It connects him to a feared pirate reputation

• It means he was lying about his background

• It reveals he was a government spy

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What can be inferred about the captain’s sea chest?

• It is full of letters from his family

• It contains stolen treasure or maps

• It holds evidence of crimes committed

• It is only valuable to the captain

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why is the timing of the captain’s death especially important to the plot?

• It prevents him from being arrested

• It spares him from revealing his past

• It occurs just after he is threatened, adding suspense

• It happens peacefully, bringing closure

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5