Buccaneers & Bad Guys-The Antagonists
Vocabulary Chapters 1-3
The Protagonists (We're the good Guys)
A Novel Approach; Just the Facts
Settings
100
A sullen, drunken loner of a pirate with a mysterious sea chest. The first pirate that Jim Hawkins meets.
Who is Billy Bones?
100
an expert who can appreciate something good (in this case rum)
What is a "connoisseur?'
100
He is the story's narrator and overall hero.
Who is Jim Hawkins?
100
The author of the classic novel Treasure Island?
Who is Robert Louis Stevenson?
100
The opening setting for the novel. It is, in fact, the title of the first chapter as well.
What is the Admiral Benbow (Inn)? Located in Black Cove
200
He is nicknamed "Barbecue" and is found at the "sign of the Spyglass."
Who is Long John Silver?
200
a public official for justice; a judge
What is a "magistrate?"
200
Supervisor of the revenue officers who are called upon to rescue Jim and his mother from Pew's pirate crew.
Who is Mr. Dance?
200
The year that the classic novel Treasure Island was first published.
What is 1883?
200
Jim Hawkins is sent to this "public house" to relay a message to Long John Silver. When he arrives, he sees Black Dog run out the door.
What is the Spy-glass Inn?
300
This blind man with a frightening voice is trampled to death after raiding the Admiral Benbow.
Who is Pew?
300
angry
What is "livid?'
300
He is both a gentleman and a magistrate. Tells Billy Bones that "if you keep on drinking rum, the world will soon be quit of a very dirty scoundrel!"
Who is Dr. Livesey?
300
The genre of the classic novel Treasure Island
What is adventure/fiction?
300
The place Mr. Trelawney had taken up residence here "far down the docks to superintend the work upon the schooner." The name of this establishment appears at the top of his March 1st correspondence (letter).
What is the Old Anchor Inn?
400
A "tallowy" seafarer who surprises Bill at the inn; he is missing two fingers on his left hand.
Who is Black Dog?
400
a cruel, tough person, a bully
What is a "ruffian?'
400
The squire who outfits the ship in Bristol. A tall man, "broad in proportion, and he had a bluff, rough-and-ready face, all roughened and reddened and lined in his long travels."
Who is Mr. John Trelawney?
400
The classic novel Treasure Island is divided into 6 Parts & how many chapters?
What is XXXIV (34)?
400
The crew will travel aboard this "clever craft" to Treasure Island.
What is the Hispaniola?
500
"The bloodthirstiest buccaneer that sailed." He ultimately dies from drink.
Who is Captain Flint?
500
a scournful look
What is a "leer?'
500
Captain of the Hispaniola. He is suspicious of the cruise, his men and his officer.
Who is Captain Smollett?
500
The point of view (P.O.V.) in which the classic novel Treasure Island is relayed (told)?
What is first person? (Told from Jim Hawkins' P.O.V.)
500
From what country and seaport will the Hispaniola and her crew depart?
What is Bristol, England?