Vocabulary
What word means a rebellion, especially of sailors and or soldiers, against their superior officers
What is mutiny
What does Jim think about Ben Gunn when he first meets him?
That he is scary, dirty, and creature-like
Who is someone close to Jim who dies?
His dad or Billy Bones
What do Silver and his crew do to Alan and Tom?
When they realize Tom and Alan are loyal to Captain Smollett, they kill Tom and Alan.
Who is the main character of the story?
Jim Hawkins.
What word means a trusted friend with whom you can share secrets?
Confidant
Who first arrives at the inn and starts Jim's adventure? Hint: He is a rude man who is scared of the one-legged man
Billy Bones
Where do Jim and his family live and work?
The inn - the Admiral Benbow
What does Pew give to Billy?
Pew gives Billy the black spot. This is a summons to meet with the pirates. This leads to fear and Billy Bones death.
What makes LJS different in appearance than the others?
He is the one-legged man.
What word means deceitfulness; double-dealing
Duplicity
Name 3 personality traits of Captain Smolett.
Responsible
Dutiful
Brave
Intelligent
Serious
Reliable
What is the name of the ship Jim travels on to the island?
The Hispaniola
Why is Jim scared of LJS in the beginning?
He believes that LJS is the one-legged man that Billy Bones warned him about.
Who is the person who ultimately kills Billy Bones when they give him the black spot?
Pew
What word means intense disgust?
Repugnance
Name 3 personality traits of Squire Trelawney.
Trustworthy
Naive
Stubborn
Easily excited
What does Jim hear when he is hiding in the apple barrel?
Jim hears Silver and his crew's plan for mutiny against them. He plans on taking the treasure and leaving them.
Why does Jim stop suddenly at the end of Chapter 14?
He sees Ben Gunn and doesn't know if he is a man or a creature and is fearful.
Describe Benn Gunn
He is an ex-pirate who was stuck on the island for 3 years. He seems very animal-like and dirty in appearance. He soon becomes someone Jim can trust.
What word means to avoid or neglect a responsibility?
Shirk
How are Captain Smolett and Squire Trelawney the same.
They are both smart men, who think before they act. They are both trying to care for Jim and look out for what is best for him.
What does Jim and his mother take from the sea chest? Why is this important?
Jim takes an oilskin. This oilskin contains a book and the treasure map. Jim's mother takes the money that is owed to her from Billy. This is important because it starts Jim's adventure and makes the story continue.
What deal does Ben Gunn want to make with the Squire?
Ben Gunn will help them find the treasure. In return, he wants 1000 gold pieces and a way off the island.
Name a conflict Jim faces so far in the novel.
1. His father passed away putting a lot of responsibility on Jim.
2. He befriends Billy Bones only for him to also pass away, leaving behind the treasure map.
3. He struggles with who he can trust in his life and who is looking out for his best interest.
4. He is often listening to things around him and knows that LJS is planning to hold a mutiny.
5. He knows that Captain Smollett is tricking LJS by giving him a fake map.