What three items are inside of the oilcloth sack that Jim stole from Billy Bones?
A treasure map, directions to the island, and a ledger listing the money.
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What does the "black spot" represent?
That death is coming for that person
200
Where is the author from?
Edinburgh, Scotland
200
What is the "captain's" real name?
Billy Bones
200
What article in Billy Bones' treasure chest was of the most importance?
The oilcloth sack with the treasure map, ledger, and directions
200
What happens to the blind man?
He gets run over by the horse of Jim's rescuers
200
How does the theme "You can learn a great deal about a person by how they look" apply to Billy Bones?
He looks like a pirate and we can guess that he is one before we know it.
300
What was the original name of Treasure Island?
The Sea Cook
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Who hides in the inn and has a sword fight with the "captain?"
Black Dog
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Why did the coins in Billy Bones’ chest come from so many different countries?
He has stolen from so many different countries and ships in his life as a pirate.
300
What plan do Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney come up with?
To rent a ship and crew, and to sail after the treasure from Bristol, England.
300
Explain how the theme "Facing dangerous situations can help a person grow" applies to Jim Hawkins
Jim becomes tougher and able to think more quickly because he is in danger from pirates at a young age.
400
Where did Stevenson get the idea for Treasure Island
From his girlfriend's son
400
How does the "captain" die? What about his lifestyle causes him to die this way?
He has a stroke because he drinks too much rum.
400
What 2 characters die in ch 3?
Jim's father and Billy Bones
400
What is a ledger? And why do you think it would be important to keep one on a pirate ship?
It is a book that keeps track of money. It keeps pirates from stealing more than their share of the treasure on a ship.
400
How does the theme "people that are careless and undisciplined are more likely to be criminals" fit for the pirates who search the Admiral Benbow (the inn where Jim's family lives)?
They do not continue looking after they find they coins, they do not stand and fight together, and they abandon the blind man.
500
Name 2 things that Treasure Island helped inspire
Captain Hook, Jack Sparrow, pirate language, Peter Pan
500
Why do you think Stevenson decides to name his characters “Black Dog” and “Billy Bones” instead of something like Tom Stevens and Bill Williams?
They are more pirate-y sounding, and increase the feeling of danger and excitement around these men.
500
Why were the country people so afraid to return to the inn with Jim and his mother?
The name of Captain Flint scared them, and they did not want to get involved
500
What 6 people do we know are on the ship so far?
Dr. Livesey, Squire Trelawney, Jim Hawkins, Redruth, Joyce, and Hunter
500
Name 2 real pirates from history
Blackbeard, Captain Barbosa, Black Bart, Calico Jack, Henry Morgan, Captain Kidd, Sir Walter Raleigh, Francis Drake