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WorksheetsT. Island P. 2 & 3
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
Undulate means to:
propagate asexually
replace a corner by a plane
stir up so as to form ripples
remove water from
Mutiny means to:
drone
signal
riot
caution
brisk means:
imparting vitality and energy
having a sweet flavor
ready to fall asleep
involving or causing danger
indomitable means:
plural
unsubduable
volatile
devastating
lament
debt
cry
grin
tug
configuration means:
shape
vice
atmosphere
investment
mutiny means to:
cringe
douse
eject
rebel
wily means:
blunt
biological
dodgy
regular
desolate means to:
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
make complex or intricate or complicated
make bigger or wider in size or volume
carry out a process or program, as on a computer
The opposite of languor is:
enthusiasm
indignation
gratitude
contempt
The Russian government called the decision to commemorate him "odious" and Polish President Lech Kacynski said it went "against the process of historical dialogue and reconciliation." In this sentence, odious means:
regional
robust
temporal
detestable
Audiences overall are having trouble distinguishing the "great from the merely competent" he said. In this sentence, competent means:
changed in form or character
adequate for the purpose
sudden and unexpected
showing lack of skill or aptitude
Though he said he didn't know anything about the footprints in the new sidewalk, his duplicity, or _________, was obvious from the cement caking his shoes. What word best fills in the blank?
determination
deceitfulness
frustration
bewilderment
The opposite of intolerable is:
bearable
nonsensical
tyrannical
intelligible
The glitch comes as a heavy blow to retailers feeling the pinch after last year's recession-- and the gloomy holiday shopping period when sales were largely _________. Fill in the blank.
stagnant
contrasting
solicitous
mythical
As Squire Trelawney put together their crew, he stated that "the most remarkable stroke of fortune brought me the very man that I required." Which was whom?
Long John Silver
Captain Arrow
Captain D's
Captain Smollett
Which quote best expresses Jim Hawkin's enthusiastic tone at the end of Chapter 7?
"And I was going to sea myself; to sea in a schooner, with a piping boatswain, and pig-tailed singing seamen; to sea, bound for an unknown island, and to seek for buried treasures!"
"I said goodbye to my mother and the cove where I had lived since I was born, and the dear old "Admiral Benbow"-- since he was repainted, no longer quite so dear."
"I had thought up to that moment of the adventures before me, not at all of the home that I was leaving; and now, at sight of this clumsy stranger... I had my first attack of tears."
"I was half beside myself with glee; and if ever I despised a man, it was old Tom Redruth.."
What was the name of their ship?
Mayflower
Hispaniola
Englishmen
Spy-Glass
Address the semi-colon in this quote: "It was a bright enough little place of entertainment. The sign was newly painted; the windows had neat red curtains; the floor was cleanly sanded." How was the semi-colon used?
the semi-colon connects complete thoughts that relate to the previous sentence
the semi-colon creates confusion
the semi-colon uses coordinating conjunctions for the similar ideas
the semi-colon works alongside the commas in the sentence
"His left leg was cut off close by the hip, and under the left shoulder he carried a crutch, which he managed with wonderful dexterity, hopping about upon it like a bird." What character is being described?
Long John.
Tom Morgan
Billy Bones
Master Pew
Which old enemy did they come across at the "Spy-Glass" in Chapter 8?
Black Dog
Admiral Benbow
Billy Bones
Master Pew
Early on, how would you best describe Long John's character?
ill-tempered and rough
Charismatic and charming
Serious and domineering
Compassionate and caring
Regarding the crew, why was was Captain Smollett weary of the hands "putting the powder and the arms in the fore hold"?
he thought it to be unclean
the hands did not ask permission
he was fearful of a mutiny
it was a fire hazard.
In Chapter 9: Who declared this quote regarding Captain Smollett: "as for that intolerable humbug, I declare I think his conduct unmanly, unsailorly, and downright un-English."
Jim Hawkins
Squire Trelawney
Long John
Black Dog
In Chapter 9, which character stated this quote: "Better speak plain, I believe, even at the risk of offence. I don't like this cruise; I don't like the men; and I don't like my officer."
Squire Trelawney
Captain Arrow
Dr. Livesey
Captain Smollett
In Chapter 10, what happened with Mr. Arrow?
It became known that he was a drunken, useless officer.
He was thrown overboard the ship.
He assaulted Captain Smollett.
It was recorded that he stole the map of Treasure Island.
"He's no common man, Barbeque." Who went by the nickname barbeque?
Captain Arrow
Israel Hands
Jim Hawkins
Long John
This quote comes at the end of Chapter 10: "It was Silver's voice, and, before I had heard a dozen words, I would not have shown myself for all the world, but lay there, trembling and listening...." What happened?
Upon reaching for an apple at the bottom of the barrel, Jim fell into the apple barrel
Lying in bed asleep, Jim hears Long John approaching him
Captain Smollett, hiding behind a corner, hears Silver speaking about Trelawney
Trelawney hears Silver secretly talking about Captain Arrow
In chapter 11 (What I Heard in the Apple Barrel), what is the most important information Jim finds out?
Long John, the mastermind, is planning on backstabbing Jim and company after they lead him to the treasure.
Israel expresses his desire to kill Trelawney.
Jim heard Dick, Mr. Arrow, and Israel drink wholeheartedly in finding the treasure.
Jim finds out that Long John has a long history as a rough and tumble pirate.
In chapter 12, they approach an islet that only Long John recognizes; what is it called?
Treasure Island
Sleepy-Dragon Island
Spy-Glass Island
Skeleton Island
In chapter 12, to Long John's burning frustration, what was excluded from the map Captain Smollett gave him?
The red crosses and written notes
The specific harbour for the treasure
The coordinates for the third most important hill
The secret escape inlet
In chapter 12, after Jim found out about Long John's plan in the apple barrel, Which key characters did he secretly tell in confidence?
Captain Smollett, Dr. Livesey, and Squire Trelawney,
Captain Arrow, Dr. Livesey, and Squire Trelawney
Captain Smollett, Israel Hands, and the cook
Dr. Livesey, Squire Trelawney, and the coxswain
At the start of chapter 13, Jim states, "I hated the very thought of Treasure Island." What was the main reason for this change in attitude?
Towards the end of the voyage, he fell ill, and the gloomy landscape only worsened his state.
A disagreement regarding the map led to Jim departing ways from his original crew.
Upon hearing the plan of mutiny from Long John, Jim feared for his life.
When Captain Smollett threatened Squire Trelawney, their team's morale lessened greatly.
As truth came to light, what was Long John's real role?
Co-Captain to Captain Smollett
Mentor to Jim Hawkins
Leader of a secret rebellion
Lead cook on Hispaniola
At the end of chapter 13, Jim quickly sees he must go ashore; why does he do this?
Silver left six men on the ship leaving his party unable to fight them.
Silver pulled out a golden compass that could potentially lead to the treasure.
He sees Trelawney aboard Long John's boat.
Jim sees the treasure upon the upper most hill.
Which two quotes best indicate the suspense of chapter 14?
"..I ran as I never ran before, scarce minding the direction of my flight, so long as it led me from the murderers;..."
"It struck poor Tom, point foremost, and with stunning violence, right between the shoulders in the middle of his back."
"I could not tell, of course, the meaning of the signal; but it instantly awoke my fears. More men would be coming."
"It was all over, I thought. Good-bye to the Hispaniola; good-bye to the squire, the doctor, and the captain!"
What did Long John use to stun and injure his comrade in the forest?
He launched his crutch like a missile at the man.
He broke off a stone spire and swung it down upon the man.
He quickly pulled out his revolver and shot him in the shoulder.
He carefully set up a boobie trap resulting in a crushing fall.
In chapter 14, two of Long John's men were murdered; who were they? Choose two answers.
Alan
Arrow
Tom
Hands
In chapter 15, Jim Hawkin's gets chased and stopped by...
a cannibal- a tribal member of the island.
Benn Gunn- a man that was marooned 3 years ago.
Long John as he threatens to ransom him for the treasure.
Silver's Parrot as he carries him away like Bilbo in The Hobbit.
In chapter 15, Jim finds that the stranded man..
was left by Captain Flint who murdered 6 men.
was left by the host of Survivor- season 16.
was left by Billy Bones who took the treasure for himself.
was left by Long John after taking the Spy-Glass.
