Question

How is the central conflict of the novel resolved?


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


B.


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


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


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