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"Treasure Island - Illustrated by N. C. Wyeth" Quiz
A young boy named Jim Hawkins embarks on a perilous sea voyage in search of buried pirate treasure, encountering treacherous buccaneers and unforgettable adventures along the way.
fiction | Published in 2020
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- Discuss the role of Jim Hawkins as the narrator of 'Treasure Island.' How does his perspective influence the reader's understanding of the events and characters?
- Analyze the character of Long John Silver. Is he a villain, a hero, or something in between? Support your argument with examples from the text.
- Explore the theme of adventure in 'Treasure Island.' How do different characters respond to the lure of adventure and treasure?
- Examine the concept of loyalty in the novel. Which characters demonstrate loyalty, and how does this trait affect their fate?
- How does Robert Louis Stevenson use the setting of Treasure Island to build suspense and atmosphere in the novel?
- Discuss the transformation of Jim Hawkins throughout the novel. What experiences contribute most to his coming-of-age?
- Evaluate the role of adults in Jim Hawkins’s life. How do figures like Dr. Livesey, Squire Trelawney, and Long John Silver influence him?
- Consider the illustrations by N. C. Wyeth. How do the images enhance or alter your understanding of the story and its characters?
- Analyze the motif of maps and navigation in 'Treasure Island.' What symbolic meanings do they carry in the context of the novel?
- How does Stevenson portray the idea of greed in 'Treasure Island'? Which characters are most affected by greed, and how does it shape the plot?
- Compare and contrast the leadership styles of Captain Smollett and Long John Silver. How do their approaches to leadership impact the crew and the outcome of the story?
- Examine the use of dialect and language in the novel, particularly in the speech of the pirates. What effect does this have on the story’s realism and tone?
- Discuss the representation of morality in 'Treasure Island.' Are the boundaries between right and wrong always clear in the novel?
- What role does fear play in motivating the actions of the characters on Treasure Island?
- How does the novel explore the relationship between civilization and savagery? Use examples from the interactions between the crew members on the island.