Text Evidence
What evidence best shows that Silver is trying to convince the crew to trust him?
A. “Here’s to luck!”
B. “Gentlemen of fortune live rough, and they risk death every day… but I put it all away.”
C. “Land ahoy!”
D. “I would like an apple.”
B.“Gentlemen of fortune live rough, and they risk death every day… but I put it all away.”
Who is telling the story?
Jim
How does Jim feel about the man with one leg?
Scared / fearful
Why does Jim hide in the apple barrel?
A. He is trying to steal apples.
B. He wants to avoid work on the ship.
C. He is looking for treasure.
D. He wants to listen to the crew without being seen.
D. He wants to listen to the crew without being seen.
Where does Jim overhear the pirates’ plan in chapter 4?
Apple barrel
What evidence best shows that Jim feels scared while in the apple barrel?
A. “You can imagine how terrified I was.”
B. “Here’s to old Flint!”
C. “A brave lad you are!”
D. “I’m fifty years old now.”
A. “You can imagine how terrified I was.”
Who is the blind man who gives the black spot?
Pew
How does Jim feel when he sees Black Dog in Silver’s tavern?
Scared/ uneasy
Why does Silver treat Jim kindly at first?
A. To make Jim trust him and not suspect anything.
B. Because he knows Jim is the captain.
C. Because he is afraid of Jim.
D. Because Jim is part of the crew.
A. To make Jim trust him and not suspect anything.
Who attacks the captain at the inn?
Black dog
What evidence best shows the pirates are planning violence?
A. “We’ve got a first-rate captain sailing the ship for us.”
B. “We could leave them on the island, marooned—or we could cut ’em down.”
C. “The Hispaniola proved to be a good ship.”
D. “Here’s to luck!”
B. “We could leave them on the island, marooned—or we could cut ’em down.”
Which statement BEST describes Captain Smollett’s personality?
A. He is careless and trusts everyone on board
B. He is suspicious and concerned about the crew’s safety
C. He is excited and eager for treasure
D. He is friendly and jokes with the crew
B. He is suspicious and concerned about the crew’s safety
How do the guests feel about the captain’s stories?
Terrified
Why is the map important to the pirates?
A. It shows where food is stored.
B. It shows where treasure is hidden.
C. It shows how to sail the ship.
D. It shows where the crew sleeps.
B. It shows where treasure is hidden.
What does the Parrot Captain Flint say?
Pieces of 8
What evidence best shows Silver is respected by the crew?
A. “Silver gave a little whistle and a third man joined them.”
B. “All the crewmen respected and obeyed Silver.”
C. “Land ahoy!”
D. “I heard my mother’s footsteps on the stairs.”
B. “All the crewmen respected and obeyed Silver.”
Which character is MOST responsible for planning the voyage to find treasure?
Squire Trelawney
How does Jim feel after seeing Black Dog at the tavern?
How does Jim feel after seeing Black Dog at the tavern?
Why does Jim decide to follow the crew after leaving the barrel?
A. He is curious about apples.
B. He wants to join the pirates.
C. He realizes something dangerous is happening and wants to know more.
D. He is lost on the ship.
C. He realizes something dangerous is happening and wants to know more.
Which sequence of events is correct?
A. Map is found → Black Dog arrives → Apple barrel scene
B. Apple barrel scene → Black Dog arrives → map is found
C. Black Dog arrives → Jim overhears mutiny plan → Jim escapes barrel after “Land ahoy!”
D. Jim escapes barrel → Apple barrel scene → Black Dog arrives
C. Black Dog arrives → Jim overhears mutiny plan → Jim escapes barrel after “Land ahoy!”
What evidence best shows Silver is influencing the crew to follow him?
A. “Silver gave a little whistle and a third man joined them.”
B. “Keep your eyes peeled till I give the order.”
C. “All the crewmen respected and obeyed Silver.”
D. “He went to fetch the drinks.”
C. “All the crewmen respected and obeyed Silver.”
Which detail best shows that Long John Silver is more than just a cook?
A. He cooks food for the crew on the ship
B. He loses his leg while working at sea
C. He convinces crew members to join a secret plan against the captain
D. He owns a tavern in Bristol
C. He convinces crew members to join a secret plan against the captain
How does Jim feel when hiding in the apple barrel?
Fearful and anxious
Why does Silver say they will “strike” at the last moment?
A. To wait until everything is safe for the crew to act.
B. To make sure the captain is not paying attention.
C. To wait until the treasure is found and the crew is most vulnerable.
D. To avoid sailing the ship.
C. To wait until the treasure is found and the crew is most vulnerable.
What BEST explains why the crew suddenly rushes away from the apple barrel scene?
A. They finish their conversation and go to sleep
B. The lookout shouts “Land ahoy,” signaling action and causing the crew to scatter
C. Jim interrupts them and they chase him
D. Silver orders them to leave the ship
B. The lookout shouts “Land ahoy,” signaling action and causing the crew to scatter