Question

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1. Which statement best describes Jim?

A.
He is modest and does not brag about his heroic actions.

B.
He is funny and eager to make others laugh.

C.
He is insecure and never admits to making mistakes.

D.
He is quite handsome and he uses his appearance to his advantage.

Answer 1

What conflict initially arises between Captain Smollett and Squire Trelawney?

A.
Smollett neither likes nor trusts most of the crew, which offends Trelawney, who hired the crew.

B.
Smollett thinks that Trelawney has lied to the crew about the treasure, which makes Smollett fear that Trelawney cannot be trusted.

C.
Smollett does not want Trelawney to be a part of the crew, but Trelawney insists on going on the expedition.

D.
Smollett demands that Trelawney tell him whether they will be looking for treasure, but Trelawney refuses to admit the expedition's goal.

Answer 2

3. What do the wild seas around Treasure Island represent?

A.
the vicious temper exhibited by Long John Silver

B.
the vast treasure that the characters hope to find

C.
the danger and chaos associated with the place

D.
the protection that the island offers to the pirates

Answer 3

4. Which sentence contains an example of dialect?

A.
"'Draw down the blind, Jim,' whispered my mother; 'they might come and watch outside.'"

B.
"'This is a handy cove,' says he, at length; 'and a pleasant sittyated grog-shop.'"

C.
"'I'll take what I have,' she said, jumping to her feet."

D.
"'My dear,' said my mother suddenly, 'take the money and run on.'"

Answer 4

Which is a theme of Treasure Island?

A.
Things are not as they seem.

B.
First impressions are important.

C.
Truly civilized people are incapable of evil.

D.
The British are fools.

Answer 5

6. Read this passage from the novel:

"They lay about the deck growling together in talk. The slightest order was received with a black look, and grudgingly and carelessly obeyed. Even the honest hands must have caught the infection, for there was not one man aboard to mend another. Mutiny, it was plain, hung over us like a thundercloud."

Which word best describes the mood this passage creates?

A.
sorrowful

B.
uncertain

C.
threatening

D.
relaxed

Answer 6

7. Why does Captain Smollett raise and refuse to lower the Union Jack flag when he and his men take over the stockade?

A.
The flag is a symbol of Smollett's religious beliefs and faith.

B.
The flag represents law, honor, and loyalty.

C.
The flag will prevent the pirates from attacking the stockade.

D.
The flag is a signal to passing ships that the men need help.

Answer 7

8. What is Jim Hawkins doing when he says that his plan was to take "French leave"?

A.
making an honest mistake

B.
stereotyping French people

C.
complimenting French manners

D.
celebrating France

Answer 8

9. What do Ben Gunn's initial appearance and behavior show readers about the effect of the novel's island setting?

A.
It can make people foolish.

B.
It can make people wild.

C.
It can make people timid.

D.
It can make people angry.

Answer 9

Which is a weakness of Jim Hawkins?

A.
He is not intelligent.

B.
He is cruel.

C.
He cares only about treasure.

D.
He is impulsive.

Answer 10

11. How is the central conflict of the novel resolved?

A.
Dr. Livesey brings the two sides together and negotiates a peace, but neither side gets any treasure.

B.
Jim Hawkins helps Long John Silver and Captain Smollett to treat Ben Gunn kindly in exchange for his bringing them the treasure.

C.
Captain Smollett and his men get the treasure, while the pirates who mutinied are punished.

D.
Long John Silver convinces the pirates to cooperate with Smollett, and the crew sails home on the Hispaniola.

Answer 11

12. Based on his view of alcohol and its effect on the other pirates, what is true about Long John Silver?

A.
He believes in maintaining self-control.

B.
He thinks that it is wrong to judge others.

C.
He believes in helping those who are weaker than him.

D.
He thinks that some vices are harmless.

Answer 12

13. What does alcohol symbolize in Treasure Island?

A.
treasure

B.
disorder

C.
lack of religion

D.
the wild ocean

Answer 13

14. Which is a sign that Jim is maturing?

A.
He returns to England with the rest of the men.

B.
He sneaks on shore with the rest of the mutineers.

C.
He tells Long John Silver why he will not join the mutiny.

D.
He seeks out Ben Gunn in the hopes of finding shelter.

Answer 14

15. Why did the doctor, Smollett, and the others abandon the stockade?

A.
They went on a search party for Jim.

B.
They were all sick with malaria.

C.
The pirates threw them out.

D.
The doctor had met with Gunn and found the true location of the treasure.

Answer 15

I think there's only supposed to be one question per post....

Answer 16

This is what i know:
1: a
3: c
5: a
7: b
10: d
12: a
14: d
15: d

Answer 17

For number 9, I'd say Ben Gunn makes everyone angry. I researched too ,and I read that "no one respects him" and "he is annoying". Sorry this is late.