Treasure Island

Treasure Island

by

Robert Louis Stevenson

Test your knowledge of Chapter 29. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What is the significance of the "black spot" that is given to Silver?
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It is a symbol of Silver's leadership over the other pirates
It is an omen that Silver will die soon
It indicates that Silver has been deposed
It is a good luck charm from Silver's crew
How does Silver respond to the grievances aired by George Merry and the other pirates?
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By acknowledging his mistakes and stepping down gracefully
By defending himself with rational explanations
By threatening to reveal their disloyalty to rival pirates
By promising a larger share of the treasure if they reinstate him as captain
What reason does Silver give for not killing Jim or Dr. Livesey?
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He fears retribution from the British Navy if he commits a serious crime
He views them as valuable hostages and points out Livesey's usefulness
He has grown fond of them and cannot bring himself to do it
He plans to use them as bargaining chips in negotiations with other pirates
Why does Jim feel sorry for Silver despite knowing his wickedness?
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Because Silver has promised to share the treasure with him
Because he admires Silver's leadership and cunning
Because he knows that Silver has a wife and child
Because he pities the fate of execution that awaits Silver