Treasure Island - Chapter 25 Comprehension Quiz

I had now plenty of water and good things to eat, and my conscience, which had smitten me hard for my desertion, was quieted by the great conquest I had made. I should, I think, have had nothing left me to desire but for the eyes of the coxswain as they followed me derisively about the deck and the odd smile that appeared continually on his face. It was a smile that had in it something both of pain and weakness—a haggard old man’s smile; but there was, besides that, a grain of derision, a shadow of treachery, in his expression as he craftily watched, and watched, and watched me at my work.

Vocabulary—In the line: 'I can't have these colours, Mr. Hands; and by your leave, I'll strike 'em. Better none than these.' what does 'strike' most nearly mean as used here?

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Main Idea—Which statement best expresses the main idea of this chapter?

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Inference—Read the quote: 'It was a smile that had in it something both of pain and weakness—a haggard old man's smile; but there was, besides that, a grain of derision, a shadow of treachery, in his expression as he craftily watched, and watched, and watched me at my work.' What can be reasonably inferred from this description?

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Theme—Consider the moment: 'I ran to the colour lines, handed down their cursed black flag, and chucked it overboard. “God save the king!” said I, waving my cap. “And there’s an end to Captain Silver!”' Which theme from Treasure Island does this most strongly connect to?

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