Vocabulary
to be very happy or proud is to be
Elated
Who would you describe as the main character who is brave, curious, and resourceful. They also let free the Hispaniola.
Jim Hawkins
What does Jim do when he escapes the stockade?
He gets on Ben Gunn's boat and goes on his own adventure. He first decides to cut the Hispaniola free and take it for his crew.
What is Flint's pointer?
Flint's pointer is the skeleton that has been left pointing to the treasure.
How would you restate this question: What role do Dr. Livesey and Long John Silver play in Jim's life.
Dr. Livesey and Long John Silver play important roles in Jim Hawkins life.
very angry; enraged is to be
incensed
Who would you describe as manipulative, evil, sneaky, and charismatic. He trades sides when it is convenient for him. He secretly leads the pirates in a mutiny.
Long John Silver
Who saves Jim's life when he sneaks back into the stockade? How?
Long John Silver saves Jim. They make a deal that Jim will help Silver in court and avoid getting hung, if Silver saves him from being killed by the pirates.
Why does Flint's pointer scare the pirates?
It scares the pirates because they believe it is a bad omen and are reminded of Flint's cruelty and all the people he killed. The pirates are superstitious, so they think it is a curse.
How could you write a conclusion sentence for an essay that involves Dr. Livesey and Long John Silver's roles in Jim's life.
Something like:
These two men have played important roles in Jim Hawkins' life throughout the novel.
amassing
Who would you describe as experienced, strict, and responsible. He organizes the fight against the pirates and leads his crew to success.
Captain Smollett
What are the two follies Jim says he made once the Hispaniola reaches Treasure Island
He jumps into one of the little boats and leaves the Hispaniola. He leaves the safety of the stockade without telling anyone and cutes loose the Hispaniola. He then goes aboard alone and leads to his fight with Israel Hands.
What happens to Long John Silver on the voyage away from Treasure Island?
He secretly escapes the ship and runs away with a small part of the treasure.
How does Dr. Livesey play an important role in Jim's life?
Dr. Livesey listens to Jim's ideas and supported him in all of his choices. He helps Jim grow more confident, especially after losing Billy Bones.
a person causing fear, apprehension, or dread is
formidable
Who is the person you could describe as intelligent, brave, and honorable. He stays loyal to the honest hands and is always making calm and wise decisions. Long John Silver says he offers him a flag or truce.
Dr. Livesey
Where are the pirates camped out when they first get to Treasure Island? Is this a good location? Why or Why not?
They are camped out near an old fort in the stockade, This is not a good locations because it makes them easy targets with little protection. They also do not have enough supplies or saftey supplies compared to the other crew.
How are Jim and his friends feeling about Long John Silver escaping on a voyage away from Treasure Island?
They are happy and relieved he is gone and they no longer have to worry about him or his sneakiness.
How are the roles of Long John Silver and Dr. Livesey similar to each other in Jim's life.
Both men act as leaders and influences on Jim during the adventure. They each guide Jim and give him responsibilities. In the end, they both teach Jim valuable life lessons.
overly eager to help or obey someone important is
obsequious
Desrcibe who Captain Flint is and how he got his name.
Captain Flint is Long John Silver's parrot. He is named after the old pirate of the same name.
What does Jim mean when he says, all of us had an ample share of the treasure, and used is wisely or foolishly according to our natures"?
When Jim says this he means that everyone received enough of the treasure to live well. Depending on their character they may use it responsibly or foolishly.
Describe Dr. Livesey's plan to get the treasure, including how it changed once he saw Jim was a hostage of the pirates.
Dr. Livesey's plan to get the treasure was to carefully move it from the hiding place to a cave. His plan changed once he saw that Jim was a hostage. He had t obe more careful to keep Jim alive. This shows that he feels Jim's life is more important than the treasure
How are the roles Dr. Livesey and LJS play in Jim's life different?
Dr. Livesey is a positive role model and protector. He teaches Jim the importance of doing what is right.
LJS is a dangerous influence who often tries to manipulate Jim. He tries to trick Jim to win his trust and he is very selfish.