Characters
Who is the doctor who helps lead the loyal men?
Dr. Livesey
What happens to Tom Redruth during the fighting in Chapter 18?
He is shot and dies
What is the defensive structure that provides shelter for the loyal crew made out of?
Logs
What type of small boat does Jim use to approach the Hispaniola?
A coracle
Why is Jim's decision to leave the stockade risky?
He leaves the safety of his companions without permission and puts himself in danger
Who is the pirate leader who approaches the stockade under a flag of truce?
Long John Silver
What flag do the loyal men raise over the stockade?
The british union
What important natural resource makes the stockade especially valuable?
A freshwater spring
What does Jim cut while near the Hispaniola?
The ships anchor cable
How does Long John Silver attempt to pressure Captain Smollett during their negotiations?
He threatens to attack the loyal men if they refuse his demands
Who is the captain who is wounded during the attack on the stockade?
What does Long John Silver demand from Captain Smollett during their meeting?
The treasure map
What does Long John Silver carry to signal that he wants to negotiate peacefully?
A white flag of truce
What happens to the Hispaniola after Jim cuts it loose?
The ship begins drifting with the tide
What does the battle at the stockade reveal about the loyal men's situation?
Although they can defend themselves, they are outnumbered and vulnerable to pirates
Who is the former pirate Jim encounters on the island who helps the loyal men?
Ben Gunn
What happens after Captain Smollett refuses Silver's demands?
The pirates attack the stockade
Why does Captain Smollett refuse to give Silver the treasure map?
He refuses to surrender to the pirates or give them control of the treasure.
What danger does Jim face while traveling in the coracle?
Strong currents, waves, and the possibility of capsizing
How does Jim demonstrate resourcefulness when approaching the Hispaniola?
He uses Ben Gunn's coracle and takes advantage of the tide to teach te ship and cut its anchor cable
Who leaves the stockade and later boards the Hispaniola?
Jim Hawkins
What does Jim secretly decide to do in Chapter 22?
Leave the stockage to find Ben Gunn's small boat
What happens to the pirates during the battle at the stockade in Chapter 21?
Several pirates are killed or wounded, and the surviving attackers retreat.
What does Jim discover when he climbs aboard the Hispaniola in Chapter 25?
Israel Hands is wounded, and O'brien is dead
How does Jim's decision to board the Hispaniola demonstrate his growing independence?
Jim takes action without relying on the adults, showing courage, initiative and a willingness to take risks