NON-DETAIL 1 Treasure Island KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 ENGLISH SOLUTIONS
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NON-DETAIL 1 Treasure Island KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 ENGLISH SOLUTIONS
II.COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS :
A.Answer briefly the following questions :
1.What was Admiral Benbow?
Admiral Benbow was an inn owned by Jim Hawkins’ father and mother. It was located in a secluded cove in the west of England.
2.Who was the guest who took up a room in Admiral Benbow?
The guest was an old seaman named Billy Bones.
3.What was his cherished possession?
Billy Bones’ cherished possession was an old sea-chest.
4.Why did he give Jim four pence?
Billy Bones gave Jim four pence to keep an eye out for a seafaring type with one leg, whom he feared.
5.Why was Billy looking out to sea every evening?
Billy was looking out to sea every evening because he feared that pirates, specifically those associated with Captain Flint, would come after him.
6.Describe the encounter between Billy and the mysterious seafaring man.
Billy had a fight with a sallow, evil-looking seafaring man with two fingers missing. The stranger was wounded, but Billy suffered a stroke during the altercation.
7.What is the black spot?
The black spot is a pirate summons indicating imminent danger or death.
8.What did Jim and his mother take from Billy’s sea-chest before they fled the inn?
Jim’s mother took enough coins to cover Billy’s rent, and Jim took a bundle of papers wrapped in oilcloth.
9.What important document did the bundle of papers contain?
The bundle of papers contained a treasure map showing the location of Captain Flint’s buried treasure.
10.Who did Jim give it to?
Jim gave the treasure map to Squire Trelawney and Doctor Livesey after they realized its significance and decided to embark on a voyage to find the treasure.
11.How did Blind Pew die?
Blind Pew died after being knocked down by one of the revenue officers’ horses.
12.What arrangement did Squire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey make for a voyage for treasure hunt?
– They arranged to buy a schooner named The Hispaniola in Bristol.
– They hired a sea captain and a crew, including Long John Silver as the ship’s cook.
– They planned to sail to an island where Captain Flint’s treasure was buried, based on a map found by Jim Hawkins.
- There are two Captain Flints in the story. Who are they?
– One Captain Flint is the notorious pirate who buried the treasure on Treasure Island.
– The other Captain Flint is Long John Silver’s parrot, named after the pirate captain.
14.Who was nicknamed Barbecue? Why?
– Long John Silver was nicknamed Barbecue. It was a playful nickname given to him due to his skill at cooking, especially barbecuing meat.
- Why was Capt. Smollett unhappy?
– Captain Smollett was unhappy because he had not been involved in choosing his crew.
– He was also unhappy that their mission to find treasure was known to everyone on board, which could lead to trouble.
- What was John Silver’s treacherous plan?
– Long John Silver planned to help the pirates seize the treasure for themselves.
– He intended to kill Captain Smollett, Squire Trelawney, Dr. Livesey, and any loyal crew members once the treasure was found.
- How did Jim come to know about it?
– Jim overheard Long John Silver discussing his treacherous plan with another pirate while hiding inside an apple barrel on board the Hispaniola.
- Why did Capt. Smollett say that the odds were stacked against their survival?
– Captain Smollett believed the odds were against their survival because most of the crew, including Long John Silver, were secretly planning mutiny.
– They were outnumbered by the mutinous crew members who were loyal to Long John Silver.
- How does Jim manage to escape to the island?
– Jim hides aboard a small boat that Long John Silver and some pirates use to go ashore.
– He slips away unnoticed and finds safety on Treasure Island.
- Who is Ben Gunn?
– Ben Gunn is a marooned sailor who had been left on Treasure Island by Captain Flint after he buried the treasure.
– He helps Jim and the others, having already discovered and moved the treasure to his hideout.
- Why and how was Ben left marooned on the island?
– Ben Gunn was left marooned on the island by Captain Flint because he knew too much about the treasure’s location.
– Flint feared Ben Gunn would lead others to the treasure, so he stranded him there.
- Why did Capt. Smollett and others consider the stockade an ideal place for them?
– The stockade, a sturdy log cabin with defensive loopholes and a surrounding fence, provided protection against pirate attacks.
– It was defensible and offered a strategic advantage in their fight against the mutinous pirates.
- What was Silver’s demand for a truce? What was Capt. Smollett’s response?
– Silver demanded that the defenders give him the treasure map in exchange for sparing their lives. Captain Smollett refused, distrusting Silver’s word.
- What was the result of the attack of the pirates on the stockade?
– The attackers breached the stockade, leading to a close combat situation where both sides suffered casualties.
- What surprise awaited Jim when he returned to the stockade?
– Jim found that the stockade had been surrendered to Long John Silver and the pirates, orchestrated by Doctor Livesey.
- Give any two examples of Jim’s acts of bravery.
– Jim overhearing Long John Silver’s mutinous plans and warning Captain Smollett.
– Taking control of the Hispaniola and sabotaging it to prevent the pirates from escaping.
- On what condition was Silver willing to surrender to Capt. Smollett?
– Silver was willing to surrender if he and his men were promised lenient treatment.
- Why did the pirates serve the black spot on Silver?
– The pirates blamed Silver for the failure to find the treasure and accused him of treachery.
- Why had the doctor given the pirates the stockade and the treasure map?
– The doctor gave them the stockade to isolate them, expecting them to succumb to malaria. He gave them the treasure map, which was useless by then, to divert their attention.
- Why did the pirates accuse Silver and Jim of treachery?
– The pirates accused them when they found the treasure already dug up and missing, suspecting betrayal.
- Why did the captain want to sail to the Spanish Americas?
– The captain wanted to recruit more crew members since they were short-handed after the battles on the island.
- What did Silver do in the end?
– Long John Silver escaped with some treasure but slipped away from the ship before reaching England, avoiding capture.
B.Discuss in groups of four each the following questions :
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The story has a galaxy of interesting characters. Which of the characters do you like the most? Why?
ANSWER:-
Character Liked: Long John Silver
Reasons:
– Friendly Nature: Despite being a pirate, he is friendly and helps Jim and the crew.
– Resourceful:He is clever and skillful, helping in choosing the crew and guiding the expedition.
– Complexity: He’s not entirely good or bad, which makes him intriguing.
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The story also has many interesting incidents. Which of those incidents do you like the most? Why?
ANSWER:-
Favorite Incident: Jim overhearing Long John Silver’s mutiny plans.
Reasons:
– Suspenseful: It builds tension as Jim hides and listens to Silver’s betrayal plans.
– Critical Turning Point: It reveals Silver’s true intentions, adding suspense and danger.
– Character Development: Jim’s bravery and quick thinking are highlighted.