Treasure Island

Treasure Island

by

Robert Louis Stevenson

Test your knowledge of Chapter 21. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What does Smollett acknowledge about his crew's situation after Silver leaves the stockade?
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They have a superior strategy and can easily outmaneuver the pirates
They would be wise to surrender in order to avoid further bloodshed
They have enough provisions to withstand a long siege by the pirates
They are outnumbered but have a strategic defensive advantage
What does Captain Smollett do to prepare his crew for the impending battle?
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He sends them to scout the pirates' positions
He directs each person to specific tasks and encourages them to eat and drink
He orders them to abandon the log-house and find better cover
He instructs them to hoist a white flag in hopes of negotiating peace
How do the pirates initially attempt to take control of the stockade?
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By digging tunnels underneath the stockade to enter secretly
By racing out of the woods and hurling themselves over the fence
By setting fire to the stockade to force the defenders out
By negotiating a truce and then breaking it with a surprise attack
How does Jim avoid being injured by Anderson during the battle with the pirates?
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By leaping to the side and slipping down the hill
By attacking Anderson from behind before he sees Jim
By using his knife to defend himself effectively
By begging Anderson not to hurt him
How does Captain Smollett view the outcome of the battle with the pirates?
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As a devastating loss that demoralizes the crew
As an unfortunate but necessary sacrifice for treasure
As a stalemate that is likely to drag on for several days
As a strategic victory that improves their odds against the pirates