1. Under what circumstances was Treasure island written? It began with a map. 2. To whom was the book dedicated? Lloyd Osbourne, the author's stepson. 1. How is the dedication worded? "To an American gentleman." 4. How old was Lloyd at this time? He was 13. 5. Where was Stevenson's home? Tn Scotland originaiiy. 6. How did the map originate? Stevenson wished to add to his stepson's collection of pictures a picture of his own. It turned out to be a map of an island, a work of imagination purely. 7. What did Lloyd insist on in the plan for a story based on the island? There should be no women in it. 8. What near crisis developed in the writing of the story? The writing suddenly stopped because of Stevenson's health. 9. What started further writing? At"tera rest in SwitzerlaIld, the story was resllilled. 10. When the story came out, how was it received? It made Stevenson famous almost over night. 11. What books followed? Kidnapped; The Strange Case oj Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 1. From what point of view is the story written? First person, told by Jim Hawkins. 2. By whom was he asked to write the particulars about Treasure Island? Squire Trelawney, Doctor Livesey, and other gentlemen. 1 When is the plot supposed to have taken place? The mid-1700's. 4. Where does the beginning of the story take place? At the "Admiral Benbow" inn somewhere in England 5. In what way is it made clear that the new guest of the "Admiral Benbow" inn was an unusual man? He was a brown old sailor with a long, tarry pigtail; he had a sabre cut on his face; he was tail, strong, and heavy with rough hands. 6. How is it suggested he may have been a pirate? He seemed to be in hiding, keeping a lookout for ships along the coast; he had a strong sea chest. He was wary about meeting other sailors and was very quiet when any were present. 7. Of whom did he seem especially afraid of meeting? He feared a one-legged sailor and paid Jim to be on the lookout for him.
8. What further points towards his being a pirate are there? He told dreadful stories about hanging and walking the plank and of deeds and places on the Spanish Main. 9. What was his treatment ofjim's father, the innkeeper? He was rude and intimidating And he did not pay his bills. 10. Why did the new guest fear such a man as Doctor Livesey? The doctor stood up to him and threatened to have him hanged. 1. What hint does the story of "Black Dog" meeting with the "Captain" give the reader? That he was a fellow pirate looking for something in the captain's possession. 2. What was the Captain's real name? Billy Bones 3. Why is he in hiding? He is afraid his former shipmates are after something in his possession. 4. What happened in the fight between Bones and Black Dog? Black Dog would have been killed by Bones if his cutlass had not struck the inn sign. Bones then suffered a stroke. 5. How did Doctor Livesey caution him? Give up drinking or die. 6. How do we know definitely that Bill Bones was a pirate? The doctor recognized the name tattooed on Bones's arm as that of a buccaneer. 7. How long was he likely to remain quiet from the blood-letting done by the doctor? A week. 1. Did Bones heed the doctor's warning? He fought against it. 2. What further information do we get as to his hiding? He fears that his former shipmates will take something that belongs to him. 3. What did Bones ask Jim to do? To have the doctor informed of Flint's crew and have them captured when they arrive at the inn. 4. What is he afraid of getting? "THE BLACK SPOT." 5. What is it? A "summons" which turns out to be a death threat. 6. Why didn't Jim go to the doctor? Jim was afraid that Bones would change his mind and kill Jim. Also, Jim's father died. 7. Who came to the inn on the day following the funeral? A blind man asking for the captain. 8. By what means is the blind man made terrible? The "soft-spoken, eyeless creature" grabbed Jim's arm, nearly breaking it. He had a cruel, cold, ugly voice. 9. How did the appearance of the man affect Bones? It sobered him up and gave his face a sick expression. 10. What did the blind man give the captain? The Black Spot--a warning that he would be put to death at the end of six hours (ten o'clock). 11. What was the captain's reaction? He sprang to his feet and fell dead.
1. What was the situation now? The captain owes Jim and his mother money, but the pirates may be after it, too. Jim did not have enough time to inform Doctor Livesey of the situation, and he could not leave his mother alone and unprotected. 2. What did Jim and his mother do? They decided to go to the HAMLET for help. 3. What success did they have? The villagers refused to help them when they heard that Captain Flint's crew was involved. Some of the men had seen strangers on the road and suspected they were smugglers. Another man reported seeing a small sailboat in Kitt's Hole. 4. How did Jim's mother meet the situation? She called the men "chicken-hearted" and said that she and Jim would go back for their lawful money. 5. How courageous did Jim's mother prove to be? She was prepared to take the key from the captain's dead body, but Jim did it for her. 6. What time was it at the moment? Six o'clock, giving them four hours. 7. Where did Jim find the key for the chest? Hanging on a tarry string around the captain's neck. 8. What did they find in the box? Nautical objects and small trinkets. 9. What was underneath these and a boat-cloak? A bundle of papers tied up in OILCLOTH and a bag of coins. 10. What article in the box was the most important? The oilcloth bundle. 11. What showed Mrs. Hawkins' honesty? She would only count out enough money to cover what the captain owed them. 12. What did they suddenly hear? They heard the tapping ofthe blind man's stick on the road approaching them and then slowly fading away. 13. Was Mrs. Hawkins consistently honest? Yes--she would not take the whole amount, saying that it was only seven o'clock and they had until ten 0' clock. 14. Did they remain until ten o'clock? No--when they heard a low whistle, she took what she had counted out and Jim took the oilcloth packet to square the deal. 15. When they got as far as the bridge, what happened? Mrs. Hawkins fainted and Jim managed to drag her under the bridge. 1. How many enemies came to the inn? Seven or eight, the leader carrying a lantern. Three men ran together, hand-in-hand, the blind man in the middle. 2. Who seemed to be the leader? The blind man gave commands. 3. What was the effect upon the enemies when they discovered the dead Bill? They were surprised, saying someone had been there before them and emptied the chest of all except the money.
4. Whom did the blind Pew say had done the overhauling ofbiil? The people of the inn--the boy. 5. What was the next action? The enemies searched the inn with a great noise. 6. What sound stopped the searchers? Two whistles from the hillside, warning the enemies of approaching dangers. 7. Why did Pew want "it" so badly? "It" meant great wealth to them. 8. Why was the fighting with Pew an advantage to Jim and his mother? The delay caused by it saved Jim and his mother. 9. What was done when the tramp of galloping horses was heard? Someone shot a pistol from the hedge, the last signal of danger. The buccaneers scattered and ran. 10. What was the fate of blind Pew? He was trampled to death by the officers' horses. 11. Why had the officers come? They had come to investigate the sighting of the sailboat in Kitt's Hole. 12. Why did Jim carry the papers to Doctor Livesey? For safe keeping. 1. Where was the doctor? He was dining with the squire. 2. Describe the squire. He was over six feet tall and broad with a rough and reddened face from his travels. His black eyebrows gave him a look of some temper. 3. When Mr. Dance had finished the story of what had taken place at the inn, what did the doctor ask Jim? He asked Jim whether he had the thing the buccaneers were after. 4. What two items did the package contain? A sealed paper and a book. 5. What was the book? An account book. 6. What did the paper contain? A treasure map--duh. 7. What scheme did Doctor Livesey and Squire Trelawney hit upon? The squire decided to outfit a ship to take them all to find the treasure. 8. From the reference to Bristol, in what part of England do you think these events took place? In the southwestern part of England. 9. What caution did the doctor give the squire? Not to speak about the map because buccaneers were after this treasure, too. 1. Why was Jim so excited over the coming voyage? It was a reality now--all the preparations were made for the ship and crew. 2. What indiscreet thing had the squire done at the outset? He had revealed that the ship was treasure bound. 3. What did he think of the crew? He was highly please, calling them "tough old salts."
4. What instructions for Jim did the squire include in his letter? He could go and see his mother for one night. 5. In what condition did Jim find the "Admiral Benbow"? Repaired, repainted, and refurnished. 6. How did the apprentice who was to take Jim's place appeal to Jim? Jim wept at his clumsiness and corrected him unmercifully. 7. What delighted Jim at Bristol? The sights, sounds, and smells of the sea. 1. Describe John Silver. Tall, strong, clean, pale with a broad face; his left leg was amputated at the hip so he walked with a crutch. 2. Of what had Jim been afraid when the squire mentioned Long John? He was afraid that Long John was the sea-faring man with one leg that the captain had feared. 3. What was suspicious about Long John when Jim went to give him the note from the squire? He gave a start and spoke loudly. 4. Which one of the customers rose suddenly and made for the door? Black Dog. 5. What hint do you get from the fact that "Black Dog" appeared at Silver's inn? That more will be seen of the buccaneers. 6. How did Silver allay Jim's suspicions? He didn't seem to know Black Dog and sent someone to catch him. He asked "leading questions" ofthe men who were sitting with him. And he flattered Jim. 7. What did the squire and the doctor think of Silver? The doctor said Silver suited him and the squire said he was a trump. 1. What are the first hints of coming trouble that Captain Smollet sees? He does not like the crew. 2. Who had really selected the crew? Silver. 3. What further does Captain Smollet dislike? He thinks the first mate Mr. Arrow is too free with the men. He says that there has been talk among the crew of a treasure map. 4. Why does Captain Smollet say, "Treasure is ticklish work"? They are likely to get into trouble with buccaneers. 5. What is suspicious about the fact that the squire had not mentioned the secret of the map and yet the men knew about it? They are involved in the matter of the treasure. 6. What was done with arms and powder? They were removed from the place where the crew had put them (the front of the ship) and placed where the captain had advised (the rear of the ship).
1. Note the song that the men sing as the ship begins to sail. Where have you read it before? Billy Bones had sung it at the "Admiral Benbow." 2. Was Captain Smollet justified in his opinion of Arrow? Yes--he had no command of the men, and he drank too much. 3. What happened to him? One stormy night he disappeared. 4. Who took Arrow's place? BOATSW AlN Job Anderson, COXSW AlN Israel Hands, and the squire. S. With whom was Hands friendly? Long John. 6. What was Long John's nickname? Barbecue. 7. What was the attitude of the crew toward Long John? They respected and obeyed him. 8. How did he treat Jim? Very kindly and always glad to see him in the GALLEY. 9. What did Long John call his parrot? Cap'n Flint, after the famous buccaneer. 10. Describe the way the crew was treated. They were spoiled--birthday grog and apples. 11. When Jim went to the apple barrel for an apple, what did he discover? Scarcely an apple was left so that he had to climb down into it. 12. What happened when Jim was about to jump up? Silver sat down next to the barrel and began to speak. 1. What was Jim's "adventure in the apple barrel"? Note how the whole situation comes out in Silver's talk. Jim learned that most of Flint's crew were aboard the Hispaniola. Silver had been quartermaster, Billy Bones was first mate, and Pew had also served with Flint. Flint was fearsome, but he afraid of Silver. Jim then hears Silver's plot to mutiny. 2 How was Jim affected hy what he overheard? He was terrified. 3. What qualities does Jim show in this incident? Self-control and level headedness. 4. What saved him from discovery? Land was sighted. 1. How did Jim manage to report what he had heard? When he was called to get the doctor's pipe, he told the doctor to have squire and the captain come to the cabin for bad news. 2. Note how the captain speaks to the crew before going to the cabin. Respectfully and praisingly. J. \~{hatsteps do the OVv~nersof the vessel take Vv~henthey hear Jim's story? The captain outlined three points: (1) they must go on, (2) they still had time before the treasure was found, (3) they still had a few faithful hands and they could strike first. 4. What were the odds in the parties? Seven, including Jim, to nineteen in favor of the buccaneers.
1. What was the Spy-glass on the island? It was the tallest hill, 300-400 feet high. 2. How did the island appeal to Jim when he first saw it? He hated it from that moment forward. 3. What signs of coming trouble did Jim first observe? The men grumbled over their work. 4. How did John Silver act? He obeyed every order instantly and cheerfully, a "cover." 5. Why were the men sent "on shore leave"? The captain felt that Silver would get them under control again. 1. Describe Silver's interview with Tom. Silver tried to recruit Tom, when they heard a distant scream. "That would be Alan." 2. What became of Tom's defiance of Silver? When Tom turned his back to Silver, US grasped a tree branch for support and threw his crutch, possibly breaking Tom's back. Silver hopped over and stabbed Tom twice. 3. When Silver blew his whistle, what did Jim do? Believing it to be a signal for men to come, Jim ran away. 4. When he reached the foot of the two peaks, what experience did he have that created new alarm for him? He spied a strange creature. 1. Who was "the man of the island"? Ben Gunn, who was a part of Captain Flint's crew when the treasure was buried. 2. How does he show that he had lived a long time alone? His clothes were tattered. He showed childish pleasure in the presence of a fellow creature. 3.What did he crave? Christian diet--specifically cheese. 4. When Jim told Gunn the circumstances of his being there, what hint is given that Gunn may be of use to the squire and his friends? He told Jim to trust him--he could get Jim back to the ship. 5. What did he tell Jim about the treasure? He had been part of Flint's crew when the treasure was buried on the island. Flint had killed the six men who had helped him bury the treasure. Bones was first mate; LJS was quartermaster. Later Gunn was with a different crew and talked them into searching for the treasure. When none was found, they marooned him. 6. What was Jim interested in rather than in the account? He wanted to know how he was going to get on board the ship. 7. What noise did they hear? The thunder of a cannon, announcing the fight had begun. 8. What did Jim behold a quarter ofa mile away? The UNION JACK fluttering in the air above the wood.
1. Why are these chapters (XVI-XVIII--16-18) told by the doctor? Jim had gone to the island. 2. When Jim was missed, what was decided to do? The doctor and Hunter took the JOLLY BOAT and went to find what happened to Jim. 3. Why did the doctor and his party decide to occupy the old stockade? It was surrounded by a six foot fence with no opening. It could hold many men, had loopholes for musketry, and enclosed a fresh water spring. 4. Who joined them on the second trip? Abraham Gray. 1. What adventure did the doctor's party have in landing their second supplies? They were shot at by the pirates from the ship. When the shot was returned, it struck a mutineer. Another shot from the ship caused the boat to sink, drenching most of the supplies. 1. How many men were in the faithful party? Six. 2. What happened to Tom Redruth? He was killed by the pirates. 3. What had the captain brought from the ship?. The British colors, a Bible, a coil of rope, pen, ink, the log-book, and pounds of tobacco. 4. What did the captain do with the flags? He flew one over the log-house; the other was spread on the body of Tom Redruth. 5. Who came as the captain was completing the log with the name of James Hawkins? Jim Hawkins. 1. When Ben Gunn saw the colors above the stockade, why was he sure it was raised by Jim's friends? Silver would fly the JOLL Y ROGER. 2. Note the instructions Ben gives Jim if Ben is wanted by Jim's friends. Come alone to that place carrying a white flag. 3. How did Captain Smollet keep the men from falling into the blues? He gave every man a task to keep busy and went from one to the other, keeping up their spirits and lending a hand.
4. Why did the doctor think Gunn was sane? After spending three years alone on the island, if Jim thought he might be sane, he probably is. 5. What did Gunn have a fancy for? Cheese. 6. How did the doctor meet the situation? He carried Parmesan cheese in a snuffbox. 7. How was Jim awakened? Cries of, "Flag of truce! " and "Silver himself!" 1. Describe Silver's embassy. Silver and his lieutenant came early in the morning to make terms with those in the stockade. Although Captain Smollet didn't understand what Silver referred to, Jim guessed that Ben Gunn had managed to kill one of the pirates in their camp. Silver said he would let them live in exchange for the map. He said they could come aboard ship or be put safe ashore someplace. 2. Did Captain Smollet yield? No. 3. Note the effect on Silver and his difficulty to leave the stockade. He must crawl along the ground before pulling himselfup. Angry, he spits into the spring before leaving. -rhe,- C'''''rfti In tt (\(.-1 'TI ryi We..re... +z, IoCt-a +he. t\;"1 VI S S! fi'\(.~ +he..; ~OJ ff ()JtblfL not ~CJDd ta...+ '5. hce:-h.~. '-G-e- ~-e---e---. i~ ~ &74 i' ~~\\~ t~_--~~~- 2. Describe the fight. Smoky, noisy, bloody, confusing. 3. What were the results of the fight at the stockade? The enemy left. Five pirates were killed. Hunter lay stunned; Joyce was killed; the captain was wounded. Four were left in Jim's party to *eight of the enemy. *The man shot on board ship later died. 1. Why did Jim steal away from his friends? He was envious of the doctor walking in the cool woods while Jim was "grilling" in the heat. 2. Where did Jim assume that the doctor had gone? To see Ben Gunn. 3. Was he right? Yes. 4. Besides his disgust with the heat, what scheme added to his going? He would go to the white rock to find Ben Gunn's boat.
5. What type of boat was Ben Gunn's? CORACLE (aka the "goat boat") 6. What new fancy entered Jim's head? He wanted to slip out at night and cut the Hispaniola adrift. 1. Give an account of the contents of this chapter --the setting of the Hispaniola adrift and the wrestlers. The HAWSER was taut--he had to wait until it slackened to cut. On board Red-Cap and Israel Hands were fighting. During this time Jim fell asleep in the coracle. 1. How skillfully did Jim come to the handling of the coracle? It was difficult to manage. The more Jim tried to direct it, the less control he had of it. 2. How was the ship progressing? It was very erratic--plainly no one was steering. 3. What thought entered Jim's mind? He wondered whether the men on board ship were drunk or had deserted her. He thought that if he could get aboard, he could return the ship to the captain. 4. Describe the difficulty to follow the ship. Just as he would get near it, the wind would take it away. 5. What success did he have to board the ship? He sprang to his feet and leaped, catching the bowsprit and landed on board the ship. 1. What did Jim see on board the ship? Red-Cap on his back, arms outstretched to the sides. Israel Hands propped up against the BULWARKS. 2. How were the two men affected by the ship's movements? They slipped to and fro. 3. What had Jim seen them doing when he peered through a port hole? They had been fighting. 4. How did Jim feel about their misery? At first he was filled with pity, but when he remembered the mutiny plan, all pity left him. 5. What more did Jim see on shipboard? The cabin had been trashed--muddy floors, dirty walls, bottles everywhere, torn medical books. 6. What had happened to Red-cap? He was killed. 7. What did Jim do with the colors? He tore the flag down and threw it in the sea. 8. What did Hands say he would do for Jim? He would give Jim directions to steer the ship to a landing place. 9. How did Hands look at Jim? Threateningly as he watched Jim at his work
1. What did Hands tell Jim to do with the body of O'Brien? He told Jim to toss the body overboard. 2. What did Jim do when he went to get the wine for Hands? He went below, took off his shoes so as to make no noise and went to a place where he could watch Hands. 3. What did Hands do? He crawled across the deck to get a DIRK, which he hid in his jacket, and returned to his original spot. 4. Of what was Jim now certain? He could move, and he was armed. 5. How do their interests agree? They both wanted the ship stranded in a sheltered place. 6. How successful was the guiding of the ship? It was accomplished with neatness and success. 7. What did Hands attempt to do to Jim? He tried to kill him. 8. What did Jim do to escape Hands? He climbed quickly to the cross tree just before Hands threw his knife. It struck the mast a foot below Jim. 9. How was Jim taken off guard? He was able to prime his two pistols, but Hands threw his knife, pinning Jim's shoulder to the mast. 10. What did Jim do in his pain and surprise? Both pistols fired and fell from his hands. He had struck Hands, who fell into the water, too. 1. How did Jim get free of the dirk? When he shuddered, it tore his shoulder free. He was then able to jerk his coat and shirt free and climb down the mast. 2. What did Jim do with the body of O'Brien? He picked it up and threw it into the water where it lay beside Hands. 3. How did he make the ship safe? He removed the sails. 4. What did he find on returning to the stockade? It was occupied by the pirates. Cap'n Flint sounded the alarm, and Jim was captured. 1. In what instances has Jim helped his friends? He heard the plot from the apple barrel; he found Ben Gunn; he saved the ship. 2. In which cases has he done it through luck or through love of adventure? A bit of both in each case. 3. How have the buccaneers been defeating their own cause and destroying themselves? They have been drinking and fighting.
4. What did Silver tell Jim? He said Jim would have to stay with them. He told Jim that the doctor had turned against Jim, and his own men wouldn't have him. 5. Note what further Silver said about Jim's company. He told Jim to join the pirates. 6. What did Jim answer? He told them that he was responsible for the bad situation of Silver's company. He also said he could save them from the gallows. 7. What was Morgan about to do when Jim's information had been corroborated? He drew his knife to kill Jim. 8. What was the state of Silver's men? They were unhappy with Silver's leadership and the way he defended and protected Jim. 9. What pact did Silver and Jim make? To help each other in case of need. 1. When the men returned after their council meeting, what did they hand Silver? The BLACK SPOT cut from a Bible with the word "deposed" written on it. 2. How did Silver treat it? He said it wasn't worth a biscuit. He blamed Anderson, Hands, and George Merry for all their troubles. 3. How did Silver show his capacity to get out of a difficulty? He talked his way out of it and then showed them the map. 4. Why did Silver decide to save Jim? Jim becomes a hostage. 5. How does Silver get reinstated? He resigns as a trick--reverse psychology. 1. Why did the doctor come to the stockade? He came under flag oftruce to treat the wounded pirates. 2. Describe the interview between Jim and the doctor. Jim said that Silver had saved him; the doctor said he had given the map to Silver. 3. What credit does the doctor give Jim? Jim saved their lives: he heard the plot; he discovered Ben Gunn; Jim saved the ship. 4. What hint did the doctor give Silver? To look out for squalls when he found the treasure and not to be in any great hurry after it. 5. What does the doctor agree to do for Silver? If they get out alive, he would do his best to save Silver. 1. Note the cunning of Silver in his talk with the pirates. What is he able to do? He restored their hope and confidence with a "new plan." 2. How was Jim affected by the talk? Cast down; full of dread. He didn't trust Silver and his double dealing. 3. Describe the group as they set out in search of the treasure. Excited, running, shouting.
4. Tell how they found their way to the place where Flint had buried the treasure. FLINT'S POINTER. 5. How is the position of the skeleton explained? It was laid out in line with directions for the buried treasure. 1. What was the mood of the pirates as a result of finding the body left by Flint? Whispering; superstitious; full of dread. 2. What did they suddenly hear as they neared the hiding place? A high voice singing "Fifteen Men." 3. Note the effect on the pirates. Color went from their faces; they leaped to their feet; clung to each other; Morgan groveled. 4. Who was the first to regain courage? Silver. 5. What effect on the men were the words, "Darby McGraw"--the last words of Flint? They were petrified; stared in silence; one said, "Let's go!" Dick was praying. 6. Who revived their courage? How? Silver--by saying ghosts can't have echoes. 7. Note the discomfort of Jim. Silver is making murderous glances--his promise to Jim is a thing of the past 8. When they came to the spot where the treasure had been buried, what did they find? Packing cases with "Walrus"; broken pick; empty CACHE. 1. What did the pirates do? They blamed Silver; they jumped into the pit and tried to dig. They got out on the bank opposite from Silver; George Merry wanted to attack 2. How did the squire's party manage to be in time to save Jim? They fired from out of the thicket Three pirates left. 3. Describe the evening meal Note Silver's manner. Salted goat, delicacies and a bottle of wine from the Hispaniola with friends all around. Silver is OBSEQUIOUS. 1. Describe the transfer of the treasure from Gunn's cave to the ship. Describe also the treasure. One mile by land to beach; three miles by boat to ship. It took days to sort and pack coins from many countries. 2. What did the doctor's party do about the three remaining pirates? Note the reaction of the pirates. They marooned the three with supplies. Taking them back to a trial would be "a cruel sort of kindness." Figure of speech: oxymoron. Pirates begged to be taken and then shot at the men aboard ship. 3. To where did the ship sail? What happened to Silver when the doctor's party was visiting on board the English man-of-war? Spanish America. Silver escaped with some gold. 4. Back in England, what was Mr. Blandly preparing to do? He was outfitting a ship to go in search of the squire's party.
5. Describe the disposition of the treasure and how each man used his share. All shared. Smollet- retired from the sea. Gray- became mate and part owner of a fine ship; father of a family. Ben Gunn- lost or spent his share in under three weeks; back to begging; given a lodge to keep. 6. What are Jim's feelings towards the island? What memories are associated with the booming of the surf and "Pieces of eight"? No desire to return; bad memories of treasure, blood, pirates.