Characters
Who is Jim?
Jim is a young boy who is part of the ship's crew and the main character in the story.
What is the name of the island?
Skeleton Island.
Name one setting often used in adventure stories.
Islands, jungles, mountains, or dangerous places.
What’s the first event in the story?
The crew sees the island and gathers on the deck.
What does “telescope” mean in this story?
A tool the captain uses to see faraway things like the island.
Who is Long John Silver and what is he planning?
Long John Silver is a pirate pretending to be helpful. He is secretly planning to steal the treasure.
What is Spy-Glass Hill?
A tall hill pirates used to watch for other ships.
What kind of character usually leads an adventure story?
A: A hero — brave, curious, and determined (like Jim).
What happens after Silver sees the map?
He is excited, but disappointed it isn’t a treasure map.
What does “anchorage” mean?
A safe place near the island to stop and secure the ship.
Why might Jim be scared of Silver at the end?
Because Silver smiled nastily and seemed to know Jim had overheard his secret plans.
What does Captain Kidd’s Anchorage refer to?
It’s a safe place on the island where they could leave the ship.
List three features of adventure stories that we see in this text.
A treasure map, a mysterious island, and a dangerous villain (Silver).
Put these in order:
a) Silver puts his hand on Jim’s shoulder
b) The crew looks at the hill
c) Silver recognises the map
1) Silver recognises the map
2) The crew looks at the hill
3) Silver puts his hand on Jim’s shoulder
What does “grin” mean, and why is it important?
A smile—Silver’s grin was nasty, showing he may be hiding something dangerous.